New ratings show ACPS Pre-K programs outperformed state peers
Aug 19, 2025
Nearly 80% of district’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten programs received an ‘Excellent’ rating.
Tags: Florida Department of Education
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
Jul 18, 2025
Mark Harrison receives award on Thursday.
Alachua County Public Schools receives B grade for 2024-25 school year
Jul 7, 2025
District earns B for third consecutive year since state resumed school grading system.
Dream on Purpose reaches 10 years, works at multi-pronged expansion
Jul 3, 2025
Gainesville nonprofits aims to empower youth.
Florida enacts several key education laws starting this school year
Jul 3, 2025
Cellphone bans and charter schools highlight new laws.
End-of-year FAST scores show growth for Alachua County students
Jul 1, 2025
Progress monitoring assessment for reading, math conducted three times per year
Shane Andrew named new principal at Santa Fe College charter school
Jun 30, 2025
Former Alachua County Public Schools superintendent will join Academy on Aug. 1
P.K. Yonge receives national recognition for engineering programs
May 19, 2025
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
Apr 16, 2025
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
Apr 15, 2025
Bargaining unit still must ratify the offer.
Alachua County School Board OKs fund balance restoration plan
Apr 2, 2025
District’s budgeted expenditures exceed estimated revenue by $33 million.
School board tables Rawlings year-round calendar
Feb 19, 2025
Board members ask for more information about this year’s effectiveness.
Alachua County Public Schools improves graduation rate
Jan 10, 2025
Traditional schools’ graduation rates rise, district overall dips slightly.
School board approves amended job descriptions, titles
Dec 2, 2024
Board also delays votes on employee cases.
Newberry Community School submits charter application to state
Nov 27, 2024
Decision expected Feb. 26.
FLDOE email contradicts ACPS story on teacher VAM scores
Nov 22, 2024
State executive director said VAM data was not updated after July 30 publication.
School board sets date to approve final contract for interim superintendent
Nov 7, 2024
Board also touches on operational audit findings.
Late FLDOE notice prompts teacher shuffle at Rawlings, Alachua Elementary
Oct 29, 2024
Teachers pulled from special assignments, other positions to fill teaching roles.
School board adopts final $612 million budget
Sep 11, 2024
School district millage rates set to 6.2610.
The Frazer School welcomes hundreds of students on first day
Aug 6, 2024
School for competitive academics launches with 20 teachers.
Newberry Elementary School loses 14 teachers
Jul 2, 2024
School board member blames charter push; Newberry mayor blames district.
School board silent on Newberry Elementary charter vote claims
May 22, 2024
Conversion opponents ask board to take a stand.