Florida education commissioner files complaint against Talbot Elementary teacher
Emily Caylen Grace accused of violating state statutes and rules with ‘Mx.’ term.
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Florida education commissioner files complaint against Talbot Elementary teacher
Emily Caylen Grace accused of violating state statutes and rules with ‘Mx.’ term.
Gainesville High teacher faces reprimand over student superlative controversy
Lauren Watts gave student ‘Most Likely to Become a Dictator’ superlative.
Alachua County School Board vice chair defends Facebook post at state board meeting
Tina Certain called comment on Charlie Kirk “constitutionally protected speech.”
Attorney argues Tina Certain’s Facebook comment is protected free speech
School Board of Alachua County vice chair has faced backlash for comment on late Charlie Kirk.
Florida students invited to join Native American Heritage Month contests
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) and Volunteer Florida are inviting students to take part in the 2025 Native American Heritage Month student art and essay […]
Florida bill proposes ‘specified oath’ for teachers
HB147 would require instructors to uphold U.S. and state constitutions.
GHS teacher fights bullying accusations with state
Lauren Watts filed case with Division of Administrative Hearings on Oct. 1.
State Board of Education approves Newberry charter conversion
Newberry Elementary to become charter school in fall 2026.
‘It’s beyond troubling:’ State Board of Education discusses Alachua County schools
School Board of Alachua County and district have come under fire for recent incidents.
New ratings show ACPS Pre-K programs outperformed state peers
Nearly 80% of district’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten programs received an ‘Excellent’ rating.
Union County High School teacher selected 2026 Florida Teacher of Year
Mark Harrison receives award on Thursday.
Alachua County Public Schools receives B grade for 2024-25 school year
District earns B for third consecutive year since state resumed school grading system.
Dream on Purpose reaches 10 years, works at multi-pronged expansion
Gainesville nonprofits aims to empower youth.
Florida enacts several key education laws starting this school year
Cellphone bans and charter schools highlight new laws.
End-of-year FAST scores show growth for Alachua County students
Progress monitoring assessment for reading, math conducted three times per year
Shane Andrew named new principal at Santa Fe College charter school
Former Alachua County Public Schools superintendent will join Academy on Aug. 1
P.K. Yonge receives national recognition for engineering programs
Project Lead The Way Distinguished School honors the school’s commitment to engaging students.
School Board of Alachua County moves to discontinue Rawlings year-round program
The 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 […]
Alachua County teachers union settles for 1.3% raise agreement in bargaining
Bargaining unit still must ratify the offer.
Alachua County School Board OKs fund balance restoration plan
District’s budgeted expenditures exceed estimated revenue by $33 million.
School board tables Rawlings year-round calendar
Board members ask for more information about this year’s effectiveness.
Alachua County Public Schools improves graduation rate
Traditional schools’ graduation rates rise, district overall dips slightly.
School board approves amended job descriptions, titles
Board also delays votes on employee cases.
Newberry Community School submits charter application to state
Decision expected Feb. 26.