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Because of COVID-19, Alachua County Public Schools may lose more than $16 million in funding this school year.
Read More »One Mill Ballot Renewal Critical To Alachua County Public Schools’ Success, Superintendent Says
George Floyd’s Family Discusses Police Brutality, White Privilege And Hope At UF Event
The aunt and uncle have traveled the country to speak to crowds and participate in protests. Staying active is helping them to survive the grief of watching the deaths of unarmed Black people at the hands of police go viral over and over again.
Read More »Alachua County Schools Continue Fire Drills Amid COVID-19
Despite COVID-19 pushing half of Alachua County public school students online, fire drills are still on the agenda. Like every school district in Florida, Alachua County schools must each complete four fire drills – the first occurring in the initial 30 days of classes – according to an executive order …
Read More »How Schools In Florida’s Top School District Are Trying To Stay Safe During COVID-19
According to the St. John’s County District website, several dozen students and four staff members have had positive COVID-19 results. Nearly 500 more have had to quarantine at home due to possible exposure.
Read More »UF Primed To Join Schools Across Nation In Canceling Spring Break
The university announced Friday that its leadership was reviewing plans to extend the coming winter break by one week, so that the spring semester would begin on Jan. 11.
Read More »Florida Civics And Debate Initiative To Hold Virtual Competitions
According to the Florida Education Foundation, the initiative intends to be implemented in all school districts by 2023.
Read More »COVID-19 Limits Student Access To On-Campus Study Spaces
With university libraries unable to provide sufficient study space within COVID-19 restrictions, students struggle to prepare for crucial exams.
Read More »Instagram Account That Showed UF Students Without Masks Shut Down
Instragram account created by two UF students is banned in the midst of trying to hold students and citizens of Gainesville accountable to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Read More »Florida Board Of Governors Approves $20 Million For New UF Artificial Intelligence Initiative
The university and the Board of Governors now await approval from the Florida Legislature.
Read More »Florida Changing Rules To Allow Philosophy Majors To Teach Social Sciences In Public Schools
The change is long overdue, said experts in the field. They describe misconceptions by critics who fail to understand that philosophy majors consider questions more broadly and creatively.
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