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Alachua Chronicle
Published September 28September 30 Special School Board meeting to approve collective bargaining contracts
The School Board of Alachua County will hold two special meetings on September 30: a meeting at 1:00 p.m. to approve the collective bargaining agreements, and a second meeting following the 1:00 meeting for a quasi-judicial hearing to consider the recommended order and exceptions…
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 27Letter: The relationship between the news and civic engagement
Justice Nah, a senior at Eastside High School, argues that students should read news articles to become more informed about their community and consider how to solve the problems they see.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 25Florida Department of Education launches B.E.S.T. science standards listening tour
This review of the B.E.S.T. Science Standards gives Floridians an opportunity to help shape the future of science and health education in Florida and establish a strong foundation built on knowledge, observation, inquiry, experimentation, evidence, and reason.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 24Dance Alive’s free DanceAbout program returns to Alachua this fall
Dance Alive National Ballet’s DanceAbout program is back! Join us for a FREE 6-week session where students in grades K-8 will explore ballet, modern, jazz, & hip hop—no dance experience or special attire needed!
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 17Florida announces Workforce Pell Grant funding to support short-term, career-focused training
The Workforce Pell Grant program provides federal financial aid to students enrolled in short-term workforce training programs that lead directly to employment in high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand occupations.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 17School Board passes budget, sets board goals, discusses air conditioning in middle school gyms
At two September 15 meetings, the School Board of Alachua County passed its budget, discussed adding air conditioning to the remaining middle school gyms, and set key performance indicators for the board's goals.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 16Florida sets national standard for responsible AI in classrooms—from VPK through college
Today, the Florida State Board of Education adopted new rules governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and educational technology in Florida’s school districts, charter school boards, and Florida College System institutions—creating one of the most comprehensive,…
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Published September 16Millhopper Montessori School expands afterschool enrichment through new partnerships with Gainesville small businesses
Millhopper Montessori School (MMS) is strengthening ties with Gainesville’s small-business community by expanding its on-campus afterschool enrichment program through new local partnerships.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 15Two district high school students named winners of national essay competition
Akeem Thompson Jr. from Eastside High School and Kyle Sims-Francois from the Professional Academies Magnet at Loften High School were both honored at a special ceremony in New York City during the U.S. Open Fan Week.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 14Florida Department of Education awarded $6.6 million grant to expand work-based learning opportunities for Florida students
Today, the Florida Department of Education announced the award of $6.6 million from the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education to expand work-based learning opportunities for Florida students.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 14September 15 School Board of Alachua County meetings
The School Board of Alachua County will hold two meetings on September 15: a budget meeting at 5:01 p.m. and a regular business meeting at 6 p.m.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 11School Board sets schedule for Superintendent search
At the School Board of Alachua County workshop on September 9, the board set a schedule for the Superintendent search and learned that they will need to offer a substantial salary to get a good candidate.