Top 5 education stories to watch for in 2025
Jan 2, 2025
Superintendent search, rezoning on Alachua County Public School’s list.
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Top 5 education stories to watch for in 2025
Superintendent search, rezoning on Alachua County Public School’s list.
DeSantis appoints Gainey to FAMU Board of Trustees
Dec 31, 2024
Alachua County Sheriff named to second college board of trustees.
UF listening sessions slated in January for presidential search
Dec 27, 2024
15-member search committee already installed.
Mainstreet’s top feature stories of 2024
Dec 27, 2024
Mainstreet features highlight unique, local stories through year.
Florida 4-H aims for the stars with space-focused career advancement programs
Dec 27, 2024
Across Florida 4-H have added space science into STEM lessons.
AI-powered avatars transform training for UF nurse practitioners, dentists
Dec 26, 2024
Projects uses combination of AI, virtual reality, and simulation technology.
November 2024 Citizens of the Month
Dec 25, 2024
Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Alachua County Public Schools, union reach tentative salary agreement
Dec 19, 2024
Agreement still must be ratified by employees, approved by school board.
School Board reaches settlement in defamation lawsuit
Dec 18, 2024
Camp Crystal Lake director, Alachua Elementary principal sued SBAC and Superintendent Carlee Simon in 2022.
Kay Abbitt resigns from School Board of Alachua County
Dec 17, 2024
District 5 member to be replaced by governor appointee for remainder of term.
UF presents the 2024 Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Awards
Dec 16, 2024
Awards recognize community member, UF faculty member, joint program.
Florida Museum reschedules construction timeline
Dec 16, 2024
Museum will now close on March 24, 2025.
School board approves first reading of book challenge policy update
Dec 11, 2024
Board also questions job abandonment procedures.
Eastside’s Samiyah Daniels signs with Albany State University
Dec 10, 2024
Daniels becomes first Eastside volleyball player to sign collegiately in nine years.
Dixie County Public Schools introduces 23 electric buses
Dec 10, 2024
New fleet brings air conditioning to DCPS transportation.
Gainesville schools combine for 3 national chess titles
Dec 9, 2024
Kindergarten, first and 10th grade teams win.
Newberry Community School budget plans for increased enrollment
Dec 5, 2024
Newberry Elementary School currently has 656 students.
Eagles aim to break five-year chess curse at national tournament
Dec 3, 2024
Oak Hall heads to tournament with largest Florida team.
School board approves amended job descriptions, titles
Dec 2, 2024
Board also delays votes on employee cases.
UF Gator Citrus Club to hold annual Holiday Citrus Sale
Nov 29, 2024
Proceeds to support the organization and citrus preservation.
Newberry Community School submits charter application to state
Nov 27, 2024
Decision expected Feb. 26.
ACPS seeks donations for annual Holiday Food Drive
Nov 25, 2024
Deadline for food donations is Dec. 14 and monetary contributions is Dec. 17
October 2024 Citizens of the Month
Nov 25, 2024
Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
FLDOE email contradicts ACPS story on teacher VAM scores
Nov 22, 2024
State executive director said VAM data was not updated after July 30 publication.