Schedule changes expected to improve quality of education in Alachua County Public Schools
The change will add approximately six days of instructional time to the school year.
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Thousands of children can get FREE backpacks stuffed with school supplies at Alachua County back-to-school rally
The 25th annual “Stop the Violence/Back to School” rally will be held on Saturday, July 27, at the North Campus of Santa Fe College.
Wins add up to National Championship for Buchholz High School math team
The Buchholz High math team just won its 16th national championship in 17 years.
New state testing results show academic growth in Marion County students
Marion County students showed year-over-year improvement in four subject areas.
Horse community corralled to raise funds for equine-inspired literacy campaign
North Central Florida’s equine community came together this week to raise funds for the Black Stallion Reading Project which provides the acclaimed book to 4th grade students in Marion County and exposure to horses and equine-related opportunities.
Art center in Ocala celebrates first anniversary with exhibition of creativity and gala reception
The Chelsea Art Center has an anniversary art exhibition featuring the work of 20 artists now through August 30.
Miniature horse named Officer Magic helps kickoff free summer reading program in Ocala | VIDEO
Children can get a free book each week at the Ocala Downtown Market during the Heroes and Helpers summer literacy program and get to see a different miniature horse that matches each week’s featured book.
Elementary school students unveil their winning bike lane icons from state Mobility Week design contest
Winning students had their bicycle icon designs painted on the streets outside of their respective schools.
Vanguard High School dean arrested, charged with sex crimes against students
Police say the crimes involved five students over the course of nearly two years, happening on and off school campus.
Middle school students from Ocala may be the next generation of aerospace innovators
Cornerstone School’s Team 1 placed 17th in the American Rocketry Challenge. That has earned them an invitation to participate in NASA’s Student Launch initiative.