EHS Library Advisory Council votes to remove “Gender Queer” from school library after parent challenge, Terwilliger Council votes to keep book about gender identity
The book Gender Queer has been removed from Alachua County school libraries following a challenge by a parent on the grounds that it contains drawings...
Lincoln Middle School student Ann Moywaywa wins Florida’s National Civics and Debate Competition
Local students Ann Moywaywa, Michael Huan, Mia Yu, Selena Dexter, and Peter Moywaywa all placed in the National Civics and Debate Competition...
Split school board postpones decision on rezoning to mid-January
Three board members appeared hesitant about moving forward with the rezoning, while two members were adamant that it is necessary....
School board discusses racial demographics of magnet programs, increasing lottery to 50% of seats, possible IB Primary Years magnet school
At the November 8 workshop of the Alachua County School Board, Kim Neal presented information on magnet program policies for the 2024-25 school year, including...
“We should all be hanging our heads”: school board votes to hire external operator for failing schools if they don’t improve by the end of this school year
At the November 7 Alachua County School Board meeting, the board voted to hire external operators for Idylwild Elementary and Lake Forest Elementary, the only two...
Florida recognized as #1 in Education Freedom for second year in a row by Heritage Foundation
This week, Florida was recognized by the Heritage Foundation as #1 in Education Freedom for the second year in a row....
Diyonne McGraw selected as School Board Chair for the coming year
During its annual reorganization meeting, the Alachua County School Board elected Diyonne McGraw as Chair for the next year, and Leanetta McNealy will be the...
This week is Holocaust Education Week in Florida schools
This week serves as an opportunity for students to learn the history of the Holocaust and antisemitism, as well as the many consequences that followed....
Families invited to Camp Crystal’s 75th anniversary celebration
For its upcoming anniversary, Camp Crystal Lake is inviting families to participate in some of the same activities that Alachua County Public School students and...
November 8 School Board Workshop will include discussion of Reichert House Youth Academy Charter School
A November 8 School Board Workshop will include a discussion of an application for the Reichert House Youth Academy Charter School...