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Six charter school board members chosen for Newberry Elementary School
NEWBERRY, Fla. (WCJB) - Six people have been chosen to sit on the charter school board for Newberry Elementary School. Newberry and Alachua County officials don’t agree on whether the vote to convert Newberry Elementary into a charter school passed. City commissioners chose four members, and an elementary school...
Alachua County students take home awards from international science fair
Three Alachua County Public Schools students were among nearly 2,000 young scientists from 75 nations to compete in last month's Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Los Angeles. Nathan Wei, from Buchholz High School, took second place in the Chemistry Division. At the beginning of the year, Wei was named one of...
Alachua County Public Schools' students honored as Sunshine State Scholars
Two Alachua County Public Schools students were recently recognized by the state for their outstanding achievements in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Joyce Huang of Eastside High School and Katie He of Buchholz High are Alachua County Public Schools’ representatives for the 2024 Sunshine State Scholars program. The program recognizes high school juniors from across the state who demonstrate excellence in STEM-related activities.
Alachua County follows city of Gainesville in denouncing proposed changes to P.K. Yonge
Alachua County commissioners unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday against proposed changes to the high school admissions process at P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School, a K-12 school run by the University of Florida. Near the end of the Alachua County Commission meeting Tuesday evening, County Commissioner Ken Cornell brought up P.K....
UF music program using high-tech instrument to connect with musicians outside the classroom
TAMPA, Fla. - Peeking into a recent piano master class at the University of Florida, you may think you're peering into a haunted mansion. Sitting at the front of the class is a self-playing piano. "I shouldn’t say scary, but it's a very surreal experience. It's almost like you’re looking...
University of Florida bridge building team wins fourth consecutive national title
The University of Florida’s Eckhoff Steel Bridge team on June 1 won an unprecedented fourth consecutive title at the American Institute of Steel Construction’s 2024 Student Steel Bridge Competition National Finals. Held at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana, UF topped 46 other teams to win its fourth...
UF considers P.K. Yonge’s purpose, application process
UF officials may pilot a new application process for P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School this winter, according to an update received by the University of Florida Board of Trustees (BOT) on Thursday. Penny Schwinn, UF’s Vice President for PK-12 and Pre-Bachelors Programs, told the board she has taken community feedback...
Student Senate passes 2024-2025 budget, ‘Stop the Stall’ legislation
The UF Student Senate passed its 2024-2025 budget bill Tuesday night with bipartisan support, ensuring another year of funding for Student Government, Student Engagement, the Reitz Union and RecSports. The Senate also passed the second and third volumes of the “Stop the Stall” bill, which places time limits on committee reports and minority reports.
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