Eight hours in, two decisions made. Still lots of questions.
With record-breaking numbers of COVID-19 cases in Florida, residents say the safety of reopening public schools seems risky
Christopher Salamone taught social studies at Santa Fe High School for eight years
Finley was known as an architect of the lynching culture in Northern Florida
More than 50 other institutions are foregoing SAT and ACT testing requirements for Fall
Resources given by the school district include the Safer, Smarter Kids initiative, meal distribution programs and counseling provided by school staff as well as the Alachua County
With a long list of requirements, some residents feel that ACPS’ graduation plans didn’t consider underprivileged students
Elementary and middle school graduations will be independently planned and held by individual schools
Commissioners will wait for recommendation from Alachua County Public Schools
The school district started distributing the meals March 30
UF fraternity and sorority members have also been directed to leave campus
The grab-and-go lunches will be given out until March 27
![[FILE PHOTO] 35-year-old Lilliemarie Gore leads students of Idylwild Elementary School through a series of math exercises. Mrs. Gore was awarded the title of "2017-2018 Alachua County Teacher of the Year" earlier this month.](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/ufa/0ffffd8b-2a91-4373-a9f9-6e949536fffa.sized-1000x1000.jpg?w=1500&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
The ranking is decided by standardized test scores
Moving on from high school can be one of the first big changes someone experiences in life. No matter how many times you have pictured yourself away from home or visited your future college, nothing beats actually being there and seeing it firsthand. Either way, a few tricks and tips can’t hurt. Here are a few things I wish I knew when I was first making my way to Gainesville.
Nearly 1,200 people have died from gun violence since
A new program has not been decided
Joey Spiers remembers the chaos of her students ducking under desks, fearful a squirrel in the ceiling would slip through the tiles.
The study sent 6,452 emails to schools in 29 states and Washington D.C.
Education was the No. 1 priority at a Florida Influencers Summit in Miami
![[FILE PHOTO] 35-year-old Lilliemarie Gore leads students of Idylwild Elementary School through a series of math exercises. Mrs. Gore was awarded the title of "2017-2018 Alachua County Teacher of the Year" earlier this month.](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/ufa/c2a6dc55-c3d9-4b4f-9b15-54967a42c125.sized-1000x1000.jpg?w=1500&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
More forums will be held in October
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