Governor Ron DeSantis announces Florida opts in to Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit supporting school choice
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida will be opting in to the Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit established through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act...
Florida celebrates record growth in apprenticeship and preapprenticeship programs
Today, on Workforce Day at the Capitol, Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas announced record-breaking growth in the state’s Registered Apprenticeship System, reaffirming Florida’s...
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UF video series addresses useful topics to support Florida forest and landowners
Topics that the video series address include prescribed burning, forest taxes, hunting leases, invasive plants, backyard forests, succession planning, working forests and the creatures supported...
Frazer School qualifies for 2026 National Science Bowl
Frazer School won the North Central Florida Regional Science Bowl, earning one of Florida's two bids to the National Science Bowl...
FDOE and Volunteer Florida invite students and educators to participate in the 2026 Black History Month contests
All Florida students are invited to participate in contests based on this year’s theme, "Celebrating Black History." Students in grades K-3 are invited to participate...
School Board Members respond to concerns about ICE guidance and counter rumors that Hawthorne schools will close
At the January 20 School Board of Alachua County meeting, Board Members responded to comments from the public about the district's guidance on interactions with...
Florida leads the nation as #1 for Education Freedom for the third consecutive year
Florida has been ranked number one in Education Freedom for the third consecutive year by ALEC Index of State Education Freedom: A 50 State Guide to...
Lincoln Middle School student named Overall Middle School Tournament Champion in America 250 – The Great Debate National Civics & Debate Championship; Alachua County competitors bring home 20 trophies
Local students earned a remarkable share of awards and top honors against national competition at The Great Debate National Civics & Debate Championship, and Lincoln...
NEW DATES: School Board reviews guiding principles for school planning initiative, sets dates for public input
The February 2 meeting at Mebane Middle School has been rescheduled to February 17; click for the full meeting schedule....
Governor Ron DeSantis celebrates Florida’s $485 million investment in nursing programs
Governor DeSantis also awarded over $20 million in Linking Industry to Nursing Education funding; $645,000 was awarded to Santa Fe College....