Government + PoliticsNewberry staff to assist with charter conversion application Glory Reitz May 13, 2024EFN plans to open in 2025, opposition still says vote failed.
EducationMildred Russell dies after battle with cancer Seth Johnson May 13, 2024Russell served as minister, school board member.
EducationACPS maintains Newberry Elementary charter vote failed Glory Reitz May 7, 2024Marlowe: Newberry Commission to take next steps Monday.
Government + PoliticsHawthorne talks parks, code enforcement with Alachua County Seth Johnson Apr 30, 2024City asks for wastewater project assistance.
EducationSchool board approves Metcalfe, Rawlings year-round calendar Glory Reitz Apr 17, 2024Though still not satisfied, board approved calendar in time for state deadline.
EducationSchool board asks for more input for Rawlings, Metcalfe calendar Glory Reitz Apr 10, 2024Community meetings scheduled for Thursday at both schools.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs security upgrades, uses dwindling ConnectFree funds Seth Johnson Apr 4, 2024Commission starts zero-emission transition plan.
EducationSchool board tables year-round calendar Glory Reitz Apr 3, 2024District receives unmodified fiscal audit.
EducationSchool Board approves removal of 2 books from libraries Glory Reitz Apr 3, 2024Citizen challenged books based on sexual content.
EducationSchool 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.
EducationSchool district, Education First for Newberry, continue releasing information Glory Reitz Mar 20, 2024Education First for Newberry spokespeople reiterate that they will not push students out.
EducationArcher opposes Newberry charter conversion Glory Reitz Mar 13, 2024Commissioners say initiative has not answered questions.
EducationSchool board votes to keep book amid citizen divide Glory Reitz Mar 6, 2024Board also approved spot survey recommending renovation for administrative annex, Littlewood Elementary
EducationMcGraw praises school board successes during Alachua Chamber address Glory Reitz Mar 5, 2024McGraw gives positive message to Alachua Chamber at luncheon.
EducationNewberry Education First answers questions in town hall meeting Glory Reitz Feb 24, 2024Three more meetings to come.
EducationAlachua County School Board finalizes book challenge policy Glory Reitz Feb 21, 2024Citizens voice concerns about objectionable books.
EducationRockwell, Certain oppose Newberry charter school plan Glory Reitz Feb 21, 2024Comments signal narrow path to success for advocates.
Government + PoliticsNewberry school families, teachers to vote on charter option Glory Reitz Feb 20, 2024Newberry Education First parents spearhead “crusade” for better schools.
EducationSuperintendent responds to viral book hearing clip Glory Reitz Feb 19, 2024Video of Terwilliger Elementary School assistant principal posted on Twitter account.
EducationAlachua County school district clarifies book challenge policy Glory Reitz Feb 7, 2024Staff attorney said she is treating policy guides as living documents.
EducationSplit school board approves Andrew contract Glory Reitz Feb 7, 2024Superintendent still must approve offer before it takes effect.
EducationSchool board to vote on superintendent contract Glory Reitz Feb 5, 2024New three-year contract on agenda for Tuesday’s meeting.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua offers community help to schools Glory Reitz Jan 22, 2024Board members, commissioners talk mentoring
EducationSchool Board approves employee salary increase, contract Glory Reitz Jan 19, 2024Across board 3.5% raise to apply retroactive as far back as July 2023.