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Jim from Ocala asked us why schools add on extra testing beyond the statewide Florida Standards Assessment test.
Read More »Untold Florida: How Many Standardized Tests Should Students Be Taking Each Year?
Alachua County Struggling To Attract Teachers For Underperforming Schools In Gainesville
In order to combat a shortage of teachers, on July 23 Alachua County announced that it will use part of its share of its grant money – $887,727.50 – to offer bonuses to teachers willing to work in such schools.
Read More »Muslim Youth Summer Camp Builds Faith Through Fun
Muslim Youth Gainesville hosted Gainesville's first Muslim faith-based summer camp to give Muslim youth a chance to connect and learn more about Islam.
Read More »Nearly 100 People Attend Walk For Children’s Mental Health in Ocala
The event, put on by the Centers, aimed to bring awareness to the many children in Marion County who struggle with mental health issues and disabilities.
Read More »Reading Program Boosts Kids Into Literacy
Winning Reading Boost is a 90-day intensive reading program designed to bring students who are below their reading level up to speed. The results are already showing to be positive and the program has made its way into some Alachua County schools.
Read More »High Springs Community School Welcomes Full-Time K-9
Justice, an 11-month-old Vizsla-Labrador mix, patrols the halls of High Springs Community School every morning as she works toward her certification.
Read More »Senators Joe Gruters, Keith Perry Lead 2019 Session In Number Of Bills Filed Or Co-Sponsored
For Florida senators who do not have a cap on how many bills they can sponsor, the number of bills they introduce varies widely.
Read More »Alachua County School District Officials Raise Concerns About Hope Scholarships For Bullied Students
Nearly 2,500 Florida students have applied for a scholarship intended to help victims of bullying.
Read More »Alachua County Library Wins Grant To Teach English To Those Who Don’t Speak It
The program this month began using a $10,000 grant from the American Library Association that would help it expand and offer tutoring services to more people.
Read More »Gainesville Residents Voice Desires For Ideal Construction Of Unity Park
The City of Gainesville this week heard public feedback about proposals for a relocated and redeveloped east side park that's expected to cost at least $600,000.
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