EducationAlachua County teacher placed on leave amid probe into gender-neutral title Nick Anschultz Oct 23, 20259 commentsTalbot Elementary School teacher allegedly used ‘Mx.’ term
EducationAlachua County School Board considers timing on superintendent search Nick Anschultz Oct 15, 20251 commentBoard members discussed several topics related to search at workshop.
Education‘I’m outraged:’ Florida education commissioner speaks at school board meeting Nick Anschultz Oct 8, 20254 commentsAnastasios Kamoutsas addresses recent behavior by School Board of Alachua County.
EducationACPS holds joint security, safety meeting with local first responder agencies Nick Anschultz Sep 15, 20250 commentsMeeting organized by interim superintendent and district security team.
EducationSchool board reviews new guidelines for student wireless device use Nick Anschultz Sep 3, 20251 commentBoard also discusses Newberry charter school appeal, superintendent search.
EducationParent accuses GHS teacher of bullying son, giving him ‘dictator award’ Nick Anschultz Aug 22, 20255 commentsLauren Watts placed on administrative leave pending investigation.
EducationACPS launches two additional communication tools to connect families, schools Nick Anschultz Aug 14, 20250 commentsApp and Rooms come on heels of new district website and messaging platform.
Education“Our celebrities”: Alachua County students return to school Nick Anschultz Aug 11, 20252 commentsKanapaha Middle School students receive red-carpet treatment on first day.
EducationRibbon cutting celebrates completion of revitalized Littlewood campus Nick Anschultz Aug 8, 20251 commentProject took just over a year to complete
Education“City of musical champions”: Hawthorne schools resurrect band programs Lillian Hamman Aug 1, 20251 commentMiddle/high school to offer band for first time since 2018, Shell Elementary first ever.
EducationACPS officials train to reunite students, parents after emergencies Kirsten Rabin Jul 31, 20251 commentAll district principals, assistant principals practice mock emergency.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County to address 3 open questions in coming year Seth Johnson Jul 31, 20257 commentsRezoning delayed as charter school appeal continues.
EducationAlachua school board advances $585 million budget, preliminary millage rate Nick Anschultz Jul 24, 20250 commentsAdoption hearing set for July 31.
EducationACPS holds back-to-school kickoff for district staff, administrators Nick Anschultz Jul 24, 20250 commentsThursday event included comments from school leaders and student performances
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.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools loses three top financial administrators Lillian Hamman Jun 23, 20253 commentsJaremczuk and Esposito resign to take new jobs in education
Government + PoliticsAlachua Education Task Force adopts 2025 strategic plan Lillian Hamman Jun 19, 20250 commentsCollaboration with SBAC depends on superintendent response.
EducationAlachua County school district projects $10.7M loss in state funding for 2025-26 budget Lillian Hamman Jun 6, 202510 commentsBoard considers facility improvement priorities.
EducationSchool board delays Newberry charter contract to June 9 Lillian Hamman Jun 4, 20257 commentsSBAC also approved school- and district-level employment contracts.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools names 24 Citizens of the Year for 2025 Lillian Hamman May 28, 20250 commentsElementary school students awarded for academics, classroom conduct and service.
EducationSchool board grants 1.3% administrative raises, cuts over 50 district positions Lillian Hamman May 7, 20257 commentsDistrict to draft letter of intent for Citizens Field ownership.
Government + PoliticsGainesville discusses Citizens Field, buys 51 acres of conservation land Seth Johnson May 1, 20256 commentsThe Gainesville City Commission voted Thursday to buy a 51-acre piece of land for conservation and to sell, once again, the old fire station off South […]
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County ratifies 1.3% teacher raise Lillian Hamman Apr 24, 20251 commentBoard also reinstates early release Wednesdays starting May 7.
EducationAlachua County School Board OKs fund balance restoration plan Glory Reitz Apr 2, 20253 commentsDistrict’s budgeted expenditures exceed estimated revenue by $33 million.