Government + PoliticsFlorida bill proposes ‘specified oath’ for teachers Nick Anschultz Oct 21, 20252 commentsHB147 would require instructors to uphold U.S. and state constitutions.
EducationGHS teacher fights bullying accusations with state Nick Anschultz Oct 6, 20250 commentsLauren Watts filed case with Division of Administrative Hearings on Oct. 1.
EducationState Board of Education approves Newberry charter conversion Nick Anschultz Sep 25, 20257 commentsNewberry Elementary to become charter school in fall 2026.
Education‘It’s beyond troubling:’ State Board of Education discusses Alachua County schools Nick Anschultz Sep 24, 20259 commentsSchool Board of Alachua County and district have come under fire for recent incidents.
EducationNew ratings show ACPS Pre-K programs outperformed state peers Staff Reports Aug 19, 20252 commentsNearly 80% of district’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten programs received an ‘Excellent’ rating.
EducationUnion County High School teacher selected 2026 Florida Teacher of Year Staff Reports Jul 18, 20250 commentsMark Harrison receives award on Thursday.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools receives B grade for 2024-25 school year Nick Anschultz Jul 7, 20257 commentsDistrict earns B for third consecutive year since state resumed school grading system.
Local LivingDream on Purpose reaches 10 years, works at multi-pronged expansion Seth Johnson Jul 3, 20250 commentsGainesville nonprofits aims to empower youth.
EducationFlorida enacts several key education laws starting this school year Nick Anschultz Jul 3, 202511 commentsCellphone bans and charter schools highlight new laws.
EducationEnd-of-year FAST scores show growth for Alachua County students Nick Anschultz Jul 1, 20256 commentsProgress monitoring assessment for reading, math conducted three times per year
EducationShane Andrew named new principal at Santa Fe College charter school Nick Anschultz Jun 30, 20253 commentsFormer Alachua County Public Schools superintendent will join Academy on Aug. 1
EducationP.K. Yonge receives national recognition for engineering programs Lillian Hamman May 19, 20251 commentProject Lead The Way Distinguished School honors the school’s commitment to engaging students.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County moves to discontinue Rawlings year-round program Glory Reitz Apr 16, 20257 commentsThe School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) unexpectedly nixed Rawlings Elementary School’s year-round school program during a regular meeting on Tuesday night. Rawlings was on the […]
EducationAlachua County teachers union settles for 1.3% raise agreement in bargaining Glory Reitz Apr 15, 20251 commentBargaining unit still must ratify the offer.
EducationAlachua County School Board OKs fund balance restoration plan Glory Reitz Apr 2, 20253 commentsDistrict’s budgeted expenditures exceed estimated revenue by $33 million.
EducationSchool board tables Rawlings year-round calendar Glory Reitz Feb 19, 20253 commentsBoard members ask for more information about this year’s effectiveness.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools improves graduation rate Glory Reitz Jan 10, 20250 commentsTraditional schools’ graduation rates rise, district overall dips slightly.
EducationSchool board approves amended job descriptions, titles Glory Reitz Dec 2, 20240 commentsBoard also delays votes on employee cases.
EducationNewberry Community School submits charter application to state Glory Reitz Nov 27, 20243 commentsDecision expected Feb. 26.
EducationFLDOE email contradicts ACPS story on teacher VAM scores Glory Reitz Nov 22, 20240 commentsState executive director said VAM data was not updated after July 30 publication.
EducationSchool board sets date to approve final contract for interim superintendent Glory Reitz Nov 7, 20240 commentsBoard also touches on operational audit findings.
EducationLate FLDOE notice prompts teacher shuffle at Rawlings, Alachua Elementary Glory Reitz Oct 29, 202414 commentsTeachers pulled from special assignments, other positions to fill teaching roles.
EducationColumbia County superintendent retires Glory Reitz Oct 24, 20241 commentFort White principal to step into role.
EducationSchool board adopts final $612 million budget Glory Reitz Sep 11, 20241 commentSchool district millage rates set to 6.2610.