Education Alachua County Public Schools students place in The Great Debate Glory Reitz Nov 21, 2023Lincoln Middle School’s Ann Moywaywa was champion in three events, division overall.
Local Living Former campers reminisce on 75th anniversary of Camp Crystal Lake Glory Reitz Nov 20, 2023Grounds and programs have been updated, but camp’s character remains consistent.
Education Community maintains issues with proposed school rezoning Glory Reitz Nov 15, 2023Several parents express dissatisfaction with current plans.
Education Alachua County Public Schools to lower magnet acceptance requirements Glory Reitz Nov 9, 2023Half of students will be chosen through lottery system, up from 25%.
News School Board requests 5-year facilities plan Glory Reitz Nov 8, 2023ACPS staff to create capital work plan.
Education Alachua County School Board elects McGraw as chair Glory Reitz Nov 7, 2023McNealy to continue as vice chair as vice chair.
Local Living Camp Crystal Lake to celebrate 75 years Staff Reports Nov 6, 2023Free anniversary events include hayrides, archery and other activities.
Education Alachua County Public Schools works on language accessibility Glory Reitz Nov 2, 2023Gainesville Immigrant Neighbor Inclusion Initiative says the district has much more work to do.
Education AMIKids uses positive reinforcement with troubled teens Glory Reitz Nov 1, 2023Group organizers call for consistent community participation.
News Alachua County Public Schools updates elementary rezoning map Glory Reitz Nov 1, 2023Public hearing on proposed maps slated for Nov. 14.
Education Gainesville startup aims to teach students inquiry skills Seth Johnson Oct 24, 2023Program uses ‘sandbox’ to guide lessons through student input.
Education School board pushes final rezoning vote to January Glory Reitz Oct 18, 2023McNealy, Rockwell and McGraw say process needs more time.
Education Alachua County School Board weighs Andrew’s future Glory Reitz Oct 18, 2023Board votes against conducting superintendent search.
Education School board examines trend data, superintendent priorities Glory Reitz Oct 17, 2023District to focus on discipline, achievement, mental health and more.
Education Alachua County Public Schools to finish community input on rezoning Glory Reitz Oct 11, 2023Workshop set for Monday to precede Tuesday’s first reading of proposed zones.
Education Alachua County school district removes book for sexual material Glory Reitz Oct 5, 2023Complaint opens concerns about book bans, parents’ rights.
Education School Board approves rubberized track for Hawthorne High School Glory Reitz Oct 3, 2023Board also heard concerns about eSchool cuts.
Government + Politics Newberry looks for safe school transportation options Glory Reitz Sep 26, 2023Commissioners concerned about sex offenders, long walks to school.
Education ACPS maintains safety goals Glory Reitz Sep 21, 2023District security chief promotes early intervention and preparedness.
Education ACPS to optimize transportation Glory Reitz Sep 20, 2023Director of transportation said changes will help fix staffing shortages and save money.
Education School board to workshop bus routes Glory Reitz Sep 19, 2023District plans to eliminate courtesy stops and revamp magnet hub stops.
Education Superintendent aims for impact in second year Glory Reitz Sep 19, 2023Shane Andrew optimistic about school district’s future.
Crime ACSO arrests eighth grader for bomb threats C.J. Gish Sep 18, 2023Kanapaha Middle School student allegedly responsible for Kanapaha, Buchholz High School bomb threats.
Crime Update: Buchholz, Kanapaha cleared after bomb threats Glory Reitz Sep 18, 2023ACPS receives first bomb threat since spring 2022.