EducationSchool district, teachers’ union set dates for salary negotiation meetings Nick Anschultz Sep 5, 20252 commentsSalary talks involve instructional and non-instructional staff.
EducationSchool board reviews new guidelines for student wireless device use Nick Anschultz Sep 3, 20251 commentBoard also discusses Newberry charter school appeal, superintendent search.
Government + PoliticsCertain, Democrats criticize antisemite ‘on pedestal’ Gary Nelson Sep 1, 202539 commentsRepublicans focus on parent’s free speech rights.
EducationState denies school board’s appeal of Newberry charter conversion Nick Anschultz Aug 28, 202513 commentsAppeal commission recommends state board approve charter application.
Government + PoliticsFlorida legislators talk education, legislation and budget at Newberry town hall Lillian Hamman Aug 23, 20255 commentsCammack, Johnson and McClain invited to panel with Mayor Tim Marden.
EducationParent accuses GHS teacher of bullying son, giving him ‘dictator award’ Nick Anschultz Aug 22, 20255 commentsLauren Watts placed on administrative leave pending investigation.
EducationState Board of Education agrees school board violated First Amendment rights Nick Anschultz Aug 20, 202518 commentsBoard members required to undergo free-speech training.
EducationSchool board approves 1.5% increase for health insurance premiums Nick Anschultz Aug 20, 20253 commentsPremiums effective throughout 2026.
EducationAlachua County School Board to implement new public comment rules at meetings Nick Anschultz Aug 15, 20250 commentsChanges take effect at Tuesday’s meeting.
EducationNewberry Community School launches official Facebook page Nick Anschultz Aug 14, 20251 commentCharter school is scheduled to open in fall of 2026.
EducationAlachua County School Board revises public comment policy Nick Anschultz Aug 13, 20255 commentsBoard workshop comes after recent tumultuous meetings.
EducationChildren’s Trust hears update on Community Literacy Collaborative Plan Nick Anschultz Aug 12, 20252 commentsBoard presented with ‘framework’ to improve literacy in Alachua County
EducationRibbon cutting celebrates completion of revitalized Littlewood campus Nick Anschultz Aug 8, 20251 commentProject took just over a year to complete
EducationAlachua GOP letter argues city commissioner escalated hostility at SBAC meeting Nick Anschultz, Seth Johnson Aug 5, 20259 commentsLetter states Casey Willits contributed to tension against citizen speaking.
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.
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.
EducationSchool board chair faces criticism for comments about late Hulk Hogan Nick Anschultz Jul 29, 202524 commentsRockwell urged to resign for ‘reprehensible’ comments
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s MTPO is changing: what is it and how does it direct millions of dollars? Seth Johnson Jul 25, 20253 commentsGrowing population places board in new classification.
NewsFDLE refers 3 Santa Fe High School administrators for felony charges Seth Johnson Jul 17, 20255 commentsState attorney’s office to make prosecution decision.
EducationSchool board’s appeal of Newberry charter conversion postponed Nick Anschultz Jul 14, 20253 commentsCharter organizers given 30 days to draft response to appeal.
EducationSchool board offers parents ‘options’ with Newberry charter school Nick Anschultz Jul 8, 20252 commentsStudents can transfer to alternative schools based on address starting this fall
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.
EducationSchool board approves Newberry charter contract Lillian Hamman Jun 9, 20254 commentsUnanimous decision made at special Monday meeting.