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Read More »Gainesville Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day
MLK Celebration Honors Gainesville Community Members
The Martin Luther King Jr. Florida Commission celebrated MLK day with an award ceremony for those who have served the Gainesville community. A former priest and Gainesville student were among those recognized at Gainesville's City Hall.
Read More »Gainesville High Schools’ Graduations Move To Florida Field
Three local high schools will move graduation ceremonies for the class of 2016 from Citizen's Field to Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium after one Buchholz High School student started a petition to gain accessibility.
Read More »The Rock School Draws Students From Around The World
A K-12 Christian private school located in Gainesville called The Rock School has hosted international students from 40 countries around the world. The school has given students from other countries, who have left their homes, a chance at attending a university in the U.S.
Read More »Alachua County School District High School Students Are Unhappy About Their 2016 Graduation Venue
Karen Clarke, assistant superintendent for the Alachua County School Board, said the school board has been working since June to ensure that graduation at Citizens Field is a memorable night for the class of 2016.
Read More »Gainesville Civil Rights Fight Remembered, Leader John Lewis To Speak At UF
Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis will speak at the University of Florida about his work during the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and his continued commitment to civil service. Lewis' upcoming visit brings back memories for some.
Read More »Social-Emotional Program Aims To Reduce Bullying
At A. Quinn Jones Exceptional Student Center, every student uses seventh period for social-emotional learning. Designed to help reduce bullying, the class is the first regularly scheduled class of its kind in Gainesville. Students take the time to learn how to better communicate with peers and resolve social conflicts through self-awareness, …
Read More »Book Lovers Celebrate Banned Books Week
Annual Banned Books Week from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3 was celebrated at UF in the Plaza of the Americas on Thursday. Students read literature aloud from different authors who's work has been challenged in public schools. The goal for Banned Books Week is to celebrate the liberty to read.
Read More »For One Gator Walk-on, Hard Work Pays Off
Case Harrison, who grew up in Gainesville and sold drinks in the Swamp his senior year of high school, is now on the football team and one of a few walk-on scholarship winners.
Read More »Summer Programs Keep Migrant Children Learning
Counties around north central Florida are keeping migrant children learning throughout the summer. The programs are put into place to reduce disruptions migrant children face in their education due to frequent moves.
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