Emmaly Simmons

A sign for Constellation Charter still stands despite the school’s closure on May 17, 2025.

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Alachua County School Board faces backlash after closure of Constellation Charter School

By Sara-James Ranta and Emmaly Simmons | May 19, 2025

The Alachua County School Board voted in an emergency meeting to shut down Constellation Charter School, displacing nearly 90 students just weeks before the end of the academic year.

Alachua County Public Schools board member Sarah Rockwell watches a speaker as the clock hits one second on their allotted time during a board meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

Noah Lantor

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Alachua County School Board expresses intent to redevelop Citizens Field

By Emmaly Simmons | May 8, 2025

The Alachua County School Board discussed potential changes to instructional job descriptions and approved an intent to redevelop Citizens Field in a meeting Tuesday night.

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Emmaly Simmons

Alachua County School Board faces backlash after closure of Constellation Charter School

Alachua County School Board expresses intent to redevelop Citizens Field

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