Education School board ratifies ESP contract amid teachers’ calls for higher raise Glory Reitz Jan 22, 2025Board also extends interim superintendent contract.
Education Patton offers to extend interim superintendent contract Glory Reitz Jan 15, 2025School board members express gratitude for extra time for superintendent search.
Education Top 5 education stories to watch for in 2025 Glory Reitz Jan 2, 2025Superintendent search, rezoning on Alachua County Public School’s list.
Local News From surgeries to schools: Mainstreet’s top 10 local news stories of 2024 Seth Johnson Dec 26, 2024Mainstreet provided exclusive coverage on several issues.
Education Kay Abbitt resigns from School Board of Alachua County Glory Reitz Dec 17, 2024District 5 member to be replaced by governor appointee for remainder of term.
Education School board sets date to approve final contract for interim superintendent Glory Reitz Nov 7, 2024Board also touches on operational audit findings.
Education School board unanimously chooses Kamela Patton for interim superintendent Glory Reitz Nov 4, 2024Former Collier County superintendent has retired from 35 years in public education.
Education School Board of Alachua County tables superintendent nominations Glory Reitz Oct 21, 2024Split board votes down motion to delay until after Vu takes seat.
Education Alachua County School Board fires superintendent on split vote Glory Reitz Oct 15, 2024Board set to select interim superintendent on Monday.
Education School board clashes over projected low fund balance Glory Reitz Oct 14, 2024Expenses outpace revenue in FY24-25 budget.
Education Hawthorne wins $10,000 surprise at Friday homecoming game Seth Johnson Oct 7, 2024Grant from Edward Jones to set up financial literacy program.
Education Eastside earns highest level award for Advanced Placement program Staff Reports Oct 4, 2024Buchholz, GHS, Santa Fe, Magnet@Loften and Hawthorne also receive honors
Education School board declines rezoning contractor Glory Reitz Sep 18, 2024Members say they need more details about what product would include.
Education Vu’s win signals new SBAC direction Glory Reitz Aug 26, 2024Support for superintendent search appears set.
Education One Mill for Schools launches 2024 campaign Glory Reitz Aug 19, 2024Property tax, up for renewal, pays for arts and career tech programs.
Education 3DE Schools to Launch at Eastside High School Staff Reports Aug 15, 2024Program partners with businesses for real-world applications.
Education Westwood opens new facilities Glory Reitz Aug 8, 2024Littlewood Elementary next revitalization on the list.
Education School board finalizes student conduct code Glory Reitz Aug 7, 2024radKIDS to expand to more elementary schools in national study.
Education Alachua County Public Schools earns B grade Glory Reitz Jul 24, 2024Lake Forest pulls out of turnaround status.
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 SBAC discusses policy changes Glory Reitz Jun 19, 2024Board members, citizens talk discipline, books, bathrooms
Education More local students win National Merit Scholarships Staff Reports Jun 6, 2024Additional ACPS winners expected in July.
Education 24 students earn Citizen of the Year honors J.C. Derrick May 22, 2024Winners based on academic achievement, community involvement.