Education School district cuts early release Wednesdays to monthly occurrences Glory Reitz Jul 18, 2024Teachers’ union asks for larger pay raise.
Education School board kills 50% grade minimum, delays student conduct policy vote Glory Reitz Jul 17, 2024Board to vote on student conduct policy on Aug. 6.
Education School board settles with solar company on Old Terwilliger panels Glory Reitz Jul 16, 2024$17,100 settlement leaves school district free to tear down buildings.
Education Alachua eSchool moves office location Glory Reitz Jul 15, 2024School administrator to double as principal of Duval Early Learning Center.
News Letter alleges SFHS baseball coach had inappropriate contact with student Glory Reitz Jul 12, 2024Travis Yeckring placed on administrative leave in March.
Elections Meet the candidates: School Board of Alachua County Glory Reitz Jul 12, 2024Candidates talk achievement gap, teacher recruiting and retention.
Education Newberry Elementary School loses 14 teachers Glory Reitz Jul 2, 2024School board member blames charter push; Newberry mayor blames district.
Elections School rezoning, GRU issues crop up at League of Women Voters candidate forum Seth Johnson Jun 24, 2024Primary election scheduled for Aug. 20.
Education SBAC discusses policy changes Glory Reitz Jun 19, 2024Board members, citizens talk discipline, books, bathrooms
Elections Here’s who qualified for Alachua County’s 2024 elections J.C. Derrick Jun 14, 2024Fields now set for August, November elections.
Education Citizens suggest names for ACPS district office Glory Reitz Jun 7, 2024Last public input meeting to be held June 27.
Education ACPS calls for citizen input to rename district office Glory Reitz Jun 5, 2024Names to be based on location or deceased contributors to education.
Education Alachua school board approves 10 principal appointments Glory Reitz Jun 5, 2024Citizens, board members express concern over position shuffling.
Education School board passes Reichert House charter application Glory Reitz May 21, 2024Board directs organization to keep working on application, budget.
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 Mildred Russell dies after battle with cancer Seth Johnson May 13, 2024Russell served as minister, school board member.
Education ACPS maintains Newberry Elementary charter vote failed Glory Reitz May 7, 2024Marlowe: Newberry Commission to take next steps Monday.
Government + Politics Hawthorne talks parks, code enforcement with Alachua County Seth Johnson Apr 30, 2024City asks for wastewater project assistance.
Education School board approves Metcalfe, Rawlings year-round calendar Glory Reitz Apr 17, 2024Though still not satisfied, board approved calendar in time for state deadline.
Education School board asks for more input for Rawlings, Metcalfe calendar Glory Reitz Apr 10, 2024Community meetings scheduled for Thursday at both schools.
Government + Politics Gainesville OKs security upgrades, uses dwindling ConnectFree funds Seth Johnson Apr 4, 2024Commission starts zero-emission transition plan.
Education School board tables year-round calendar Glory Reitz Apr 3, 2024District receives unmodified fiscal audit.
Education School Board approves removal of 2 books from libraries Glory Reitz Apr 3, 2024Citizen challenged books based on sexual content.
Education School board chair fires back at published ‘misinformation’ Glory Reitz Mar 20, 2024McGraw says no new disciplinary school opening in Alachua County, but option is available.