By April Tisher The 2017–2018 Alachua County Public School year kicks off for students returning to the classroom on August 14 under some significant leadership changes. Replacing the yearlong interim superintendent of schools, Sandra Hollinger, will be the new superintendent… read more
School: Meadowbrook Elementary School Grade: Second and third Subject(s): Science and math Teaching: 12 years Why were you inspired to teach? I think I loved school from my first day as a student. I loved lining up my dolls and stuffed animals and teaching… read more
By Danielle Spano It is back to school time, and for parents of children with a history of behavioral or academic issues, this could be a cause for concern. The Florida Department of Education follows a Multi-Tiered System of Supports… read more
By April Tisher | Photos Courtesy of The Alachua County Humane Society As parents, we are often looking for ways to be involved and give back to the community alongside our families. There is a short list of volunteer opportunities… read more
LEGEND + Alachua County's statistics* are better than national/international statistics. - Alachua County's statistics* are worse than national/international statistics. = Alachua County's statistics* are about the same as national/international statistics. *Based on a poll of our readers Q. Do you… read more
By April Tisher When the news first traveled down the wire that Howard Bishop Middle School had been selected as a “community school,” parents and students alike weren’t really sure what that meant. Many confused the term with neighborhood school,… read more
We all want to help our kids reach their fullest potential, but how many times have you been asked for help with homework only to be left scratching your head? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Thankfully, you can help your kids when it… read more
By Danielle Pastula We all want to help our kids reach their fullest potential, but how many times have you been asked for help with homework only to be left scratching your head? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Thankfully, you can help… read more
By April Tisher Alachua County has a somewhat unique middle school situation that unless you are “in the know” can seem intimidating. In about the fourth grade you will start to hear the rumblings of “what are you going to do for middle school?” Luckily,… read more
No, this isn’t speaking religiously. By B.C., I mean “before children,” of course. Most of my friends here did not know me in my B.C. life. The majority of them I didn’t know before they had children either. A lot… read more
