Perry expresses concern about GHS teacher who posted intent to discriminate against maskless students
State Senator Keith Perry sent a letter to the Alachua County School Board today, expressing his concern over a social media post by a GHS...
Local schools transition to a more ‘kid-friendly’ safety response system
During the first two weeks of school, Alachua County Public Schools’ students will be learning new safety strategies....
Florida Department of Education launches investigation into school board’s non-compliance with rules
Yesterday Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran sent a letter to the school board, announcing that he is initiating an investigation and demanding immediate compliance with state...
Alachua County Public Schools to offer free meals for 2021-22 school year
Alachua County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services will be providing free meals for all its students under the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. ...
Alachua County Public Schools defies FDOH rules
In defiance of the emergency rule released yesterday by FDOH, Alachua County Public Schools has let parents know that a physician's signature is still required...
Masks now “expected” at UF
The University of Florida announced yesterday that masks are now "expected" inside any UF facility, even if you are vaccinated...
Florida Department of Health and Florida Department of Education Publish Rules to Protect Parents’ Rights
Today, the Florida Department of Health and State Board of Education issued Emergency Rules to protect parents’ freedom to choose what is best for their...
Florida Department of Health emergency rule requires school districts to allow for parental opt-out of mask mandates
The emergency rule states that parents or legal guardians must be allowed to opt students out of any mask requirement in public schools...
School board votes to require masks on students for first 2 weeks of school
At tonight's Alachua County School Board meeting, the board voted unanimously to require masks on students for the first two weeks of school...
All adults required to wear masks inside public schools beginning tomorrow
All adults in Alachua County public schools must wear masks starting tomorrow, August 3...