Local Living Dream on Purpose reaches 10 years, works at multi-pronged expansion Seth Johnson Jul 3, 2025Gainesville nonprofits aims to empower youth.
Education Florida enacts several key education laws starting this school year Nick Anschultz Jul 3, 2025Cellphone bans and charter schools highlight new laws.
Education End-of-year FAST scores show growth for Alachua County students Nick Anschultz Jul 1, 2025Progress monitoring assessment for reading, math conducted three times per year
Education Shane Andrew named new principal at Santa Fe College charter school Nick Anschultz Jun 30, 2025Former Alachua County Public Schools superintendent will join Academy on Aug. 1
Education P.K. Yonge receives national recognition for engineering programs Lillian Hamman May 19, 2025Project Lead The Way Distinguished School honors the school’s commitment to engaging students.
Education School Board of Alachua County moves to discontinue Rawlings year-round program Glory Reitz Apr 16, 2025The 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 […]
Education Alachua County teachers union settles for 1.3% raise agreement in bargaining Glory Reitz Apr 15, 2025Bargaining unit still must ratify the offer.
Education Alachua County School Board OKs fund balance restoration plan Glory Reitz Apr 2, 2025District’s budgeted expenditures exceed estimated revenue by $33 million.
Education School board tables Rawlings year-round calendar Glory Reitz Feb 19, 2025Board members ask for more information about this year’s effectiveness.
Education Alachua County Public Schools improves graduation rate Glory Reitz Jan 10, 2025Traditional schools’ graduation rates rise, district overall dips slightly.
Education School board approves amended job descriptions, titles Glory Reitz Dec 2, 2024Board also delays votes on employee cases.
Education Newberry Community School submits charter application to state Glory Reitz Nov 27, 2024Decision expected Feb. 26.
Education FLDOE email contradicts ACPS story on teacher VAM scores Glory Reitz Nov 22, 2024State executive director said VAM data was not updated after July 30 publication.
Education School board sets date to approve final contract for interim superintendent Glory Reitz Nov 7, 2024Board also touches on operational audit findings.
Education Late FLDOE notice prompts teacher shuffle at Rawlings, Alachua Elementary Glory Reitz Oct 29, 2024Teachers pulled from special assignments, other positions to fill teaching roles.
Education Columbia County superintendent retires Glory Reitz Oct 24, 2024Fort White principal to step into role.
Education School board adopts final $612 million budget Glory Reitz Sep 11, 2024School district millage rates set to 6.2610.
Education The Frazer School welcomes hundreds of students on first day Glory Reitz Aug 6, 2024School for competitive academics launches with 20 teachers.
Education Alachua County Public Schools earns B grade Glory Reitz Jul 24, 2024Lake Forest pulls out of turnaround status.
Education Newberry Elementary School loses 14 teachers Glory Reitz Jul 2, 2024School board member blames charter push; Newberry mayor blames district.
Education School board silent on Newberry Elementary charter vote claims Glory Reitz May 22, 2024Conversion opponents ask board to take a stand.
Education Alachua, Bradford county students awarded 1-year STEM scholarships Staff Reports May 14, 2024Scholarships presented at 27th annual Sunshine State Scholars Conference.
Government + Politics Newberry staff to assist with charter conversion application Glory Reitz May 13, 2024EFN plans to open in 2025, opposition still says vote failed.
Education ACPS maintains Newberry Elementary charter vote failed Glory Reitz May 7, 2024Marlowe: Newberry Commission to take next steps Monday.