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Approval for Newberry Elementary to Become Charter School

By Giggle Magazine | February 26, 2025 | Your Schools

According to Public Information Officer, Jackie Johnson, the Alachua County School Board has been made aware that, starting with the 2026-27 school year, the Florida Charter Review Commission (CRC) decided today to approve the conversion of Newberry Elementary School to a charter school. According to the email "Newberry Elementary’s leadership and staff will remain focused

ACPS Posts Updated School Calendar

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | February 23, 2025 | Blog

Today, Alachua County Public Schools released the calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. That means time to updated those family calendars with all the important school dates and vacations times. This updated calendar reflects the current start date for all Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) which will be Monday, August 11. The last day of

The Importance of Early Childhood Education

By Alisa Griffin | February 21, 2025 | Learn , uncategorized

Early childhood education is important as it supports brain development, fosters social and emotional growth, prepares children for school and promotes a lifelong love for learning. It lays the groundwork for academic success, enhances cognitive abilities and provides a nurturing environment where children can develop essential skills and relationships. Brain Development The time between birth

Making the Most of Your Child’s IEP Meeting

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | February 17, 2025 | Special Needs

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are required by federal law for all students receiving special education services. They outline the specific programs, services, accommodations and modifications a student will receive each year. Parental involvement in the IEP process is critical for ensuring that IEPs meet student needs. When Do IEP Meetings Occur? IEP meetings are held

Should You Be Worried About Your Child’s Attachment to a Toy?

By Tracy Wright | November 18, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Feature , Toddler

Who didn't have a favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal that they loved as a young child? In fact, a third of adults admit they can’t bear to part with their own childhood toy, according to research published in the Journal of Cognition and Culture in 2010. If you have a toddler, you may observe

Fun Summer Reads For All Ages

By Trace Ferguson | July 8, 2024 | Blog

As a parent, you don’t want your kids to be bored over summer break. You also don’t want their boredom to lead to reading loss, which can happen when your child does not read for a few months. To help encourage your kids to read over their vacation, I’ve compiled a list of fun summer

ACPS Starts the Free Summer Meals Program Next Week

By Amanda Roland | May 29, 2024 | Blog

Alachua County Public Schools will be providing meals to families over the summer now that school is officially out with the Free Summer Meals program. Beginning June 3 and continuing through the summer until July 26, the district’s free grab and go meals distribution will be available, according to the Alachua County Public Schools Food

Pawsitive Pet Chores Your Children Can Learn From

By Jacqueline Saguin | February 19, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Kids

Feb. 20 is National Love Your Pet Day! Do you feel it is about time your child adopted a sense of responsibility? If so, there’s no better opportunity than adopting a pet! Children enter a new realm of responsibility at this age. They no longer need someone to tie their shoes or clean up after

Should Your Kiddos Learn Computer Programming and Coding?

By Meredith Sheldon | October 10, 2023 | Learn

English, history, science and math are typical subjects your kids take in school. But now, there is a new course to add to their curriculum — computer programming and coding. That’s right. Starting as early as kindergarten, kids are learning to program computers. Either through apps, games or lesson plans from programming companies, coding education

How To Maintain a Happy Home With an Empty Nest

By April Tisher | August 28, 2023 | Conception 2 College , Teens

In the fall of 2019, approximately 9.9 million students attended colleges and universities, and 70% of them chose a school within a 2-hour drive of their home. Coincidence? I think not! While some parents rejoice in their new freedom, some dread the day they experience sending their child off to college or when they move

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Approval for Newberry Elementary to Become Charter School

The Importance of Early Childhood Education

Making the Most of Your Child’s IEP Meeting

ACPS Starts the Free Summer Meals Program Next Week

Pawsitive Pet Chores Your Children Can Learn From

Should Your Kiddos Learn Computer Programming and Coding?

How To Maintain a Happy Home With an Empty Nest

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