U.S. Secretary of Education supports districts that are implementing universal masking
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona sent a letter to Florida school district superintendents today, encouraging them to implement universal masking....
Eastside’s Pam Bedford Named National Chef Educator of the Year
“It means the world to me to be recognized as the top chef educator in the nation,” Bedford said. “To compete at that level, against...
Children “used as bargaining chip” in the feud between Superintendent Simon and Governor DeSantis
Ryan Green says his children are being "used as a bargaining chip" by ACPS Superintendent Simon, who is defying an FDOH rule stating that parents...
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...