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Published October 02Education Foundation of Alachua County receives grant from HCA Healthcare Foundation as medical career exploration partnership enters third year
In Alachua County, the initiative includes exposing students to medical careers and providing CNA prep classes to help them qualify for the Florida Board of Nursing Assistant state exam. The post Education Foundation of Alachua County receives grant from HCA Healthcare Foundation…
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Published October 02ACPS Magnet Showcase to be held on October 24
The Magnet Showcase will be held Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Alachua County Sports and Event Center at 4870 Celebration Pointe Avenue
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Published October 01School Board approves contracts and salary schedules for teachers and ESPs
At a September 30 special meeting, the School Board of Alachua County unanimously approved new salary schedules and collective bargaining agreements, effective July 1, 2026.
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Published October 01Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo receives gold-standard accreditation
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums is proud to announce the accreditation of 30 world-class institutions, including the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, at its Annual Conference
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Published October 01New Florida Virtual School data highlights student achievement across college and career pathways
FLVS offers 11 Career and Technical Education programs of study aligned with high-demand industries, providing students opportunities to explore career interests while earning industry-recognized credentials. Students can pursue pathways in fields such as finance, information…
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Published October 01UF College Republicans regain charter after support from local Republican leaders
The UF College Republicans (UFCR) are back on campus under a charter from the Republican Party of Florida, six months after a federal judge dismissed the club's claim that UF's deactivation of the club was due to viewpoint discrimination.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.