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.
Education
North Marion High School student overcame self-doubt to earn elite academic status as Presidential Scholar
Esperance J. Han is one of six Florida students, and 161 nationwide, to be acknowledged as a Presidential Scholar.
Alachua County students recognized as stellar scientists
The district says the students competed against 2,000 other students from around the world.
Video released in case of private school principal arrested on charges of child abuse, false imprisonment
Deputies say 33-year-old Dontay Akeem Prophet is the principal at Destiny Leadership Academy. Records show it’s not the first time he’s been booked into the Marion County jail.
State Senator Dennis Baxley awarded honorary Bachelor of Leadership degree at Lake-Sumter State College commencement
Florida State Senator Dennis Baxley was granted an honorary Bachelor of Leadership degree by Lake-Sumter State College.
Marion County educator is finalist for Florida Teacher of the Year
Marion County hasn’t had a Teacher of the Year in the state finals since 2017.
“She is our hero!” Alachua County food service assistant honored with state award
Chiles Elementary School food service assistant Angela Kelly was selected as one of five School Lunch Heroes statewide for 2024.
Newberry charter school supporters claim vote victory for elementary school conversion
The Alachua County Public School district says it has not received notification from the state changing the results of the Newberry Elementary School conversion vote. The district previously indicated the vote had failed.
Marion County high school graduations mark the beginning of new journeys
Marion County Public Schools says it anticipates nearly 3,000 seniors walking across the stage in May and June as they become graduates of the Class of 2024.
Alachua County’s Rawlings Elementary moving to year-round calendar but no change for Metcalfe Elementary
Under the new year-round schedule, the first day of school for students at Rawlings Elementary will be Tuesday, July 16, 2024.