Florida officials optimistic schools will reopen, even if only for ‘a couple of weeks’
The Center Square – Florida schools have been in a distance-learning mode since March 30 and are set to reopen May 4, but whether that is […]
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Florida officials optimistic schools will reopen, even if only for ‘a couple of weeks’
The Center Square – Florida schools have been in a distance-learning mode since March 30 and are set to reopen May 4, but whether that is […]
Peacebuilding organization offers stay-at-home coping techniques
Four questions posted on your refrigerator door could help families deal with conflicts at home that arise during the stress of parents and kids being cooped […]
School Board holding emergency ‘virtual’ meeting next week to prepare for future meetings during pandemic
In order to keep Alachua County Public Schools operating during the COVID-19 pandemic, the School Board will be holding an emergency ‘virtual’ meeting at 2 p.m. […]
UF-inspired cooperative brings virtual rounds to veterinary students at several campuses
Alex Fox-Alvarez, D.V.M., an assistant professor of small animal surgery at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, has a reputation for taking innovative approaches to […]
Online workshop aims to help families build peace at home
Zoom workshop tonight! Interested in learning techniques to cope with the new normal of being at home? You’re invited to join a one-hour Zoom workshop TONIGHT […]
UF Baseball: McMullen staying with Gators in 2021
About the Author Mike Ridaught is the editor and publisher of ThePrepZone.com, the foremost website for high school sports in northeast Florida. Former Ocala Forest baseball player […]
Coronavirus brings homeschooling to the forefront
CoronavirusHomeschooling.com is a project of the Texas Home School Coalition (THSC), one of the nation’s leading authorities on home education with more than three decades […]
NCAA: No spring visits to schools for football recruits
Last month, the NCAA decided to suspend on- and off-campus recruiting until April 15th due to the spread of the coronavirus. However, on Wednesday, it announced […]
Alachua County Public Schools provide over 130,000 meals to students!
Today, Alachua County Public Schools gave out 70,056 meals (that includes meals for this weekend), which brings our grand total for the week to 133,222! […]
Newberry mayor encourages businesses to share Wi-Fi with students
Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe is asking businesses or organizations if they would be willing to share Wi-Fi with local students. “With virtual school starting (March 30th) […]
Alachua County Public Schools provide over 15,000 free meals to students today
Today, the Food and Nutrition Services Department (of the Alachua County Public School District) distributed 15,902 meals at 74 sites across the county! That includes both […]
Alert: Teachers from Alachua and Irby Elementary ‘parade’ in Alachua today at 11:30
Teachers at Alachua Elementary and Irby Elementary in the City of Alachua are going to do a ‘parade’ through the neighborhoods in their community to spread a […]
Florida Education Commissioner recommends schools close until May 1st
Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran has recommended that districts keep schools closed through May 1st as cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in the […]
Buyer beware: Counterfeit markets can flourish during a public health crisis
Rapid acceleration of coronavirus-related infections and fatalities in countries like Italy, Spain and the United States has led to widespread bans on communal activities, global restrictions […]
Alachua County Public Schools providing free meals to children and teens beginning March 30th
Children 18 years old and younger can receive free breakfast and lunch while schools are closed through the Alachua County Public Schools’ Food and Nutrition Services […]
Softball coach calling for high school sports to be suspended but not canceled
On Friday, March the 13th, Orange Park Oakleaf Softball Coach Christina Thompson started a grass-roots movement in an effort to appeal to the Florida High School […]
Gainesville McDonald’s providing free lunch for children
Gainesville-area McDonald’s, including those owned by the Paris family, are giving away free lunch to students ages 12 and under as part of their efforts to […]
Mr. and Miss Basketball named
Yesterday the seven individual class finalists for the 2020 Florida Dairy Farmers Mr. Basketball and Boys’ Basketball Coach of the Year were announced. The Class 1A […]
Seven additional UF students test positive for coronavirus; total now at 11
The University of Florida today, on its coronavirus website under FAQ, confirmed that seven students tested positive for the coronavirus. According to the site, they are […]
Community steps up to provide free meals to students during Spring Break
When the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced earlier this week that public schools would not be permitted to provide free meals to students during their normally-scheduled […]
4 ways to help kids relax as the coronavirus upends everyday life
Families everywhere are adjusting to a new way of life due to social distancing measures like closed schools, workplaces, and more. Given that anxiety was already […]
Donations requested to feed children during Spring Break and beyond
In collaboration with local non-profit organizations and restaurants, Alachua County Public Schools is seeking donations of both food and funds to help keep children fed during […]
Superintendent of schools: “We are in uncharted territory”
Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Clarke announced to the School Board of Alachua County on March 17th that students will not be returning to school […]
Santa Fe College continues operations online until at least March 30th
Santa Fe College announced that all SF facilities will be closed as of 4:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 17th, until at least Monday, March 30th. During […]