This is an article that I am both honored and saddened to write. As a school counselor I am privileged to enjoy the wonderful blessings of happy, carefree children on a daily basis. The tremendous joy that I feel when… read more
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Buchholz Student Selected as a Top Scholar
A Buchholz High School student, Anjana Balachandar, has been selected as one of 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, a prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. The scholars were chosen from 1,804 applicants across 46… read more
Is a Magnet Program Right For My Child?
If your wide-eyed student is extra curious about math or technology, you might want to consider a magnet program. Alachua County Public Schools opened its magnet school application on Jan. 10. The program offers six elementary, four middle school and… read more
Meet Our Featured Teacher: Jamie Ashford
WHERE DO YOU TEACH? Talbot Elementary WHAT GRADE/AGE DO YOU TEACH? 2nd Grade HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A TEACHER? 17 years WHAT SUBJECT DO YOU TEACH? English Language Arts (ELA) Why were you inspired to teach? Teaching runs through… read more
Holiday Traditions Around the World
While each family has their own special holiday traditions (check out some in the #momhacks section!), many customs are cultural and specific to the region. When planning your next holiday celebration, consider adding some new cultural flair! Venezuela The South American city… read more
Snuggle Up and Watch a Movie From the Comfort of Your Car
Remember the scene in Grease where the T-Birds and the Pink Ladies meet up at the drive-in for a night out on the town? Now you and your friends (and family) can too! Drive-in theaters officially opened for business in… read more
Meet Our Featured Teacher: Mimi Huynh
WHERE DO YOU TEACH? I currently teach at Kanapaha Middle School. Go Coyotes! WHAT GRADE/AGE DO YOU TEACH? I teach 8th grade. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A TEACHER? This is my eighth year teaching. WHAT SUBJECT DO YOU TEACH?… read more
Learning, Serving and Conserving
One of the best things about homeschooling is being able to help our children learn and grow as we do life together. We do that when we go to the store, when we volunteer, and of course when we do school. Learning… read more
Beyond the Bell: Free Homework Help for Alachua County Students
Free homework help is now available for Alachua County Public School students. This new program titled "Beyond the Bell" and funded through federal ESSER (Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief) funds intended to help students recover from effects of the COVID… read more
Featured Teacher: Jacob Van Wagner
WHERE DO YOU TEACH? Fort Clarke Middle School WHAT GRADE/AGE DO YOU TEACH? 8th Grade HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A TEACHER? This is my first year teaching, so since August 2020. WHAT SUBJECT DO YOU TEACH? Gifted U.S. History… read more
