Education School Board approves turnaround plan for Rawlings Glory Reitz Aug 22, 2024Board members push for more detailed plan.
Education State Board of Education changes charter conversion rule Glory Reitz Aug 21, 2024New requirement needs 50% vote, not “majority.”
Government + Politics Alachua mayor wins lifetime achievement award Glory Reitz Aug 20, 2024Coerper is in his fourth term as mayor.
Education One Mill for Schools launches 2024 campaign Glory Reitz Aug 19, 2024Property tax, up for renewal, pays for arts and career tech programs.
Education 3DE Schools to Launch at Eastside High School Staff Reports Aug 15, 2024Program partners with businesses for real-world applications.
Local News ACPS bus crashes with pickup on Newberry Road, two injured Staff Reports Aug 12, 2024None of seven students hurt.
Education Westwood opens new facilities Glory Reitz Aug 8, 2024Littlewood Elementary next revitalization on the list.
Education Alachua County schools workshop strategic plan Glory Reitz Aug 7, 2024Initial implementation plans to be ready by Aug. 16.
Education School board finalizes student conduct code Glory Reitz Aug 7, 2024radKIDS to expand to more elementary schools in national study.
Education School board approves tentative budget, millage rates Glory Reitz Aug 1, 2024Proposed budget set at $597 million.
Education Academy at Santa Fe College earns first A grade Glory Reitz Jul 29, 2024School earns top scores in district exams.
Local Living Lincoln Yard Park opens with ribbon-cutting Staff Reports Jul 26, 2024New park enhances Lincoln Estates neighborhood and commemorates its history.
Education Alachua County Public Schools earns B grade Glory Reitz Jul 24, 2024Lake Forest pulls out of turnaround status.
Local Living Stop the Violence Back to School Rally slated for Saturday Staff Reports Jul 23, 2024Memphis rapper Project Pat will be on hand as 5,000 backpacks with supplies to be provided.
Education ACPS requests early registration Staff Reports Jul 22, 2024Last-minute registrations create complications ahead of school year.
Education School district cuts early release Wednesdays to monthly occurrences Glory Reitz Jul 18, 2024Teachers’ union asks for larger pay raise.
Education School board kills 50% grade minimum, delays student conduct policy vote Glory Reitz Jul 17, 2024Board to vote on student conduct policy on Aug. 6.
Education School board settles with solar company on Old Terwilliger panels Glory Reitz Jul 16, 2024$17,100 settlement leaves school district free to tear down buildings.
Education Alachua eSchool moves office location Glory Reitz Jul 15, 2024School administrator to double as principal of Duval Early Learning Center.
Elections Meet the candidates: School Board of Alachua County Glory Reitz Jul 12, 2024Candidates talk achievement gap, teacher recruiting and retention.
Education Buchholz students win national business awards Staff Reports Jul 8, 2024Future Business Leaders of America event drew 17,000 students from across nation.
Education Newberry Elementary School loses 14 teachers Glory Reitz Jul 2, 2024School board member blames charter push; Newberry mayor blames district.
Sponsored 2024 Citizens of the Year Staff Reports Jun 26, 2024Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Children's Trust of Alachua County, Clay Electric Cooperative, and Bosshardt Realty.
Government + Politics Ethics committee dismisses complaint against Marlowe Glory Reitz Jun 18, 2024No word on Coleman ethics complaint.