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Two of Alachua County's three contested school board races were decided during the August primary, but one remains for November.
Read More »Know Your 2018 Candidates: Alachua County School Board, District 3
Center For Students With Disabilities Uses Gardening, Creativity To Teach
Sidney Lanier Center, a center for elementary and secondary students with disabilities in northeast Gainesville, has expanded its traditional learning tactics to the outdoors.
Read More »Unable To Ride, Special-Needs Teen Fundraising For Custom Bike
A Gainesville special-needs student, 18-year-old Brandon Laforce, is participating in the Great Bike Giveaway national campaign in an effort to receive a custom-made bike. His family is hoping to raise $5,125 for the bike.
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 »Local School, UF Club Collecting Donations for Haiti After Hurricane Matthew
The University of Florida's Club Creole and a local school team up to bring relief supplies to Haiti after Hurricane Matthew brought devastation and thousands of deaths to the island nation.
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