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Teachers and administrators of North Central Florida are discovering the unique challenges of teaching students with disabilities remotely.
Read More »North Central Florida Adapts To Remote Learning For Students With Disabilities Amid Pandemic
Alachua County Animal Services Urge People To Foster Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
“I just feel like it's a win-win," the shelter manager said. "You get to help a dog in need, and you get company while you're home.”
Read More »Gainesville Celebrates The Female Pioneers Of Florida At The Matheson Museum
Author and historian Peggy Macdonald spoke about some of the most notable women in Florida’s history at the Matheson History Museum on Thursday.
Read More »Alachua County Prioritizes Efforts To Increase Attendance At Public Schools
Eileen Roy, chairwoman of the Alachua County School Board, has expressed concern for the low attendance rates at some local schools. “It just is shocking really,” Roy said. “We just have to do something about this absenteeism.” The average attendance rate for Alachua County public schools in the 2018-2019 school …
Read More »Multiple Alachua County Charter Schools Struggle Financially To Comply With A New Florida Safety Law
Healthy Learning Academy spent nearly $22,000 hiring their school’s guardian to comply with an update to Florida law. This, coupled with spending on other safety precautions such as industrial metal doors, a fence and gate, resulted in spending over half of their general fund balance in one year.
Read More »Gainesville Animal Rescue Volunteers Express The Heartache Inherent In Their Work
“When you see them flourish and you see that light come back into their eyes, that's what keeps you able to do this,” Finelli said. “If you don't see that, and you don't find great homes for them, this will just really kill you.”
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