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Congressman Ted Yoho listened to high school students expressing their concerns about school safety and gun control.
Read More »Yoho Talks With Local Walkout Participants Via Skype
Alachua County Educators Opposed To Guardian Plan
Under SB 7026, teachers and coaches who aren’t exclusively in the classroom may undergo training to receive a school guardian certificate that would allow them to carry a concealed firearm on school campus.
Read More »Alachua County Council Parent Teacher Association Holds Vigil After Shooting
About 100 people came together Monday night for the Alachua County Council Parent Teacher Association's candlelight vigil to remember those lost during the Feb. 14 shooting.
Read More »Buchholz Senior Named A Finalist For National Science Award
A Buchholz High School senior was selected to compete for a prestigious national science award. Sidhika Balachandar is one of the top forty finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nations’ oldest and perhaps most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors.
Read More »Buchholz High Again Sending Students To USA Mathematical Olympiad
For the fourth straight year, Buchholz High School in Gainesville will be sending students to the elite USA Mathematical Olympiad, set for April 19 and 20.
Read More »As Suicide Rate Climbs, Officials Encourage Mental Health Care
As suicide and other rates related to teen mental health climb in Alachua County, officials are hoping to host more events similar to one on Monday that promote mental well-being.
Read More »Local Teacher Advocates For Special Needs Students
Sidney Lanier middle school teacher Gloria Valladares has become an advocate for special needs students, inspiring confidence in them and fighting for their success.
Read More »Alachua County High School Students Discuss New Superintendent Search
At a forum Tuesday morning, 12 high school students from Alachua County told board members what the new superintendent will have to do in order to be successful.
Read More »Under Bill, Bright Futures Would Again Offer Full Tuition Coverage
Senate Bill 2, which among other things would provide full college tuition coverage for Florida's top-performing students, has passed its first committee — the first step of many before Gov. Rick Scott can sign it into law.
Read More »Alachua County Schools OKs $3.25M Software Purchase
Alachua County School Board has approved a $3.25 million contract with Skyward Inc. for a new IT system in the school district.
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