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Education

Robotics students practice teamwork, creativity at district competition

Feb 6, 2025
Winning team moves on to Central/North Florida State VEX Competitions in March.
Education

School Board of Alachua County to sunset phone call input in meetings 

Feb 5, 2025
Phone call option to end July 1.
Education

Santa Fe High School senior named Cooke Scholar semifinalist 

Jan 27, 2025
Giner is one of 571 chosen nationwide.
Education

Sidney Lanier’s Monica Benson takes Teacher of the Year award

Jan 24, 2025
Benson teaches mostly high school special needs students.
Education

School board ratifies ESP contract amid teachers’ calls for higher raise 

Jan 22, 2025
Board also extends interim superintendent contract.
Citizens of the Month

December 2024 Citizens of the Month

Jan 21, 2025
Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Education

Alachua County Teacher of the Year to be announced Thursday 

Jan 21, 2025
Three finalists represent Glen Springs, Ft. Clarke, Sidney Lanier.
News

Gainesville celebrates MLK Day 2025 with annual parade

Jan 20, 2025
Parade’s second year is part of 41st King Celebration Anniversary.
Education

Alachua County teachers vote down salary agreement 

Jan 17, 2025
ACEA demands early release Wednesdays return.
Education

Patton offers to extend interim superintendent contract

Jan 15, 2025
School board members express gratitude for extra time for superintendent search.
Education

Magnet program application window opens

Jan 13, 2025
Students can apply for 2025-26 school year.
Education

Alachua County Public Schools improves graduation rate

Jan 10, 2025
Traditional schools’ graduation rates rise, district overall dips slightly.
Education

Oak View Middle School classrooms without heat

Jan 7, 2025
Parts expected in mid to late January to fix problem.
Education

Top 5 education stories to watch for in 2025

Jan 2, 2025
Superintendent search, rezoning on Alachua County Public School’s list.
Citizens of the Month

November 2024 Citizens of the Month

Dec 25, 2024
Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Education

Alachua County Public Schools, union reach tentative salary agreement

Dec 19, 2024
Agreement still must be ratified by employees, approved by school board.
Education

School Board reaches settlement in defamation lawsuit

Dec 18, 2024
Camp Crystal Lake director, Alachua Elementary principal sued SBAC and Superintendent Carlee Simon in 2022.
Education

Kay Abbitt resigns from School Board of Alachua County 

Dec 17, 2024
District 5 member to be replaced by governor appointee for remainder of term.
Education

Newberry Community School budget plans for increased enrollment

Dec 5, 2024
Newberry Elementary School currently has 656 students.
Education

School board approves amended job descriptions, titles

Dec 2, 2024
Board also delays votes on employee cases. 
Education

Newberry Community School submits charter application to state

Nov 27, 2024
Decision expected Feb. 26.
Education

ACPS seeks donations for annual Holiday Food Drive

Nov 25, 2024
Deadline for food donations is Dec. 14 and monetary contributions is Dec. 17
Citizens of the Month

October 2024 Citizens of the Month

Nov 25, 2024
Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Education

FLDOE email contradicts ACPS story on teacher VAM scores 

Nov 22, 2024
State executive director said VAM data was not updated after July 30 publication.
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