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 »Florida Votes 2016: State House District 21
This story is part of our guide, Florida Votes 2016, leading up to the Nov. 8 election. Check your voter registration status here.
Read More »Alachua Regional Science Fair Features Two New Categories
The science fair is at higher level of competition this year with two new categories, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry and Intelligence Machines and Robotics Systems
Read More »Teen Wins Alachua County Spelling Bee With ‘Commemorate’
Keilah Kitching, an eighth-grader from Howard W. Bishop Middle School, won first place and will advance to the Florida Times-Union Regional Spelling Bee in Jacksonville.
Read More »Alachua County Hosts Third Annual Environmental Art Contest
The Alachua County Environmental Protection department is hosting its third annual “Saving My Alachua” art contest. The contest has been growing each year, from 180 submissions in its first year to 380 last year.
Read More »Alachua County Students Compete in District’s First Robotics Competition
A district-wide robotics competition held at Lincoln Middle School Thursday had more than 200 competitors, showcasing robots they've worked on throughout the school year. Winners from the competition will go on to compete nationally and globally.
Read More »Improvements To Northwest 8th Avenue Will Affect Pedestrians
Northwest 8th Avenue's resurfacing project will include upgrades to safety for pedestrians. The road was not originally designed with pedestrians in mind, but will have bicycle lanes and wider sidewalks when the project is completed.
Read More »Standardized Testing Affects Alachua County Public School’s Teaching Practices
A lack of accountability with standardized testing is a common problem facing Florida schools, causing Parent Teacher Associations around Florida and other organizations to promote more positive learning environments. Alachua County Public Schools has recognized the frustration the local educators are feeling.
Read More »Alachua County Delays Approval Of Contract For Police In Schools
The Alachua County Commission met Tuesday to discuss police presence in schools. Discussions reached a stalemate as Superintendent Owen Roberts did not approve the request for police due to funding limits.
Read More »15-Year-Old Arrested for Bomb Threats to Six Gainesville Schools
The Gainesville Police Department arrested a 15-year-old male believed to be responsible for the six bomb threats made to local high schools on Friday. He could be charged with six counts of false report of planting a bomb or explosive if he is found guilty.
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