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Alachua County parents and teachers prepare for children on the autism spectrum to return to school in fall.
Read More »Exceptional Students Gear Up For the New School Year
College Of Central Florida Moves Fall Semester Online
CCF, the largest state college in Ocala, is one of 28 public colleges in the Florida College System.
Read More »Celebrating The 30th Anniversary Of The Americans With Disabilites Act
This week, the Disability Resource Center and the Office of ADA Compliance at the University of Florida virtually celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Read More »Pediatricians Say School Reopening Risks, Benefits Must Be Weighed
As school officials across Florida continue grappling with reopening classrooms amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a major group of pediatricians Wednesday released recommendations aimed at reducing risks to children and teachers.
Read More »Alachua County School Board Votes 4-1 In Favor Of ‘Optional Innovative Reopening’ Plan
The plan, which must be sent to the state by Friday, includes three choices for how students would like to continue their education in the fall, offering one online and two in-person options.
Read More »Seventeen Anesthesiologist Residents, Fellow At University Hospital System Contract Virus After Private Party
The private house party, with between 20 and 30 guests, left almost as many positive for coronavirus.
Read More »Florida Schools’ Athletic Programs Prepare To Return For Fall
Florida high schools, state universities and colleges are implementing alternate methods that will keep the staff, students and student-athletes safe during the pandemic if games and practices are scheduled during the school year.
Read More »Citrus County School Board Delays Start Dates, Mandates Masks
During an emergency meeting on the 2020-21 school year, the Citrus County School Board approved a mandated mask-wearing measure and significant calendar changes — including a postponed start date.
Read More »UF’s Arts & Crafts Center Connects With Students Despite COVID-19
Program directors were creative in reworking art and craft programs for students.
Read More »Zookeepers Long For Visitors As Gates Remain Closed
The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo has been closed to visitors since March 16.
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