Sara-James Ranta is a journalism senior, minoring in sociology of social justice and policy. She previously served as Metro's K-12 education reporter. In her free time, SJ is watching a new show, listening to EDM or discussing Star Wars.
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.
The Alachua County School Board discontinued Rawlings Elementary’s year-round school year and approved summer school opportunities in a meeting Tuesday night.
Over 30 students, parents and residents gathered at the Matheson Museum Tuesday calling for formal protocols limiting law enforcement and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement interactions with students in Alachua County Public Schools.
Alachua County Public Schools alerted families in a press release Friday about proposed state legislation that could significantly reduce funding for advanced academic and career readiness programs.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Janine Plavac to the Alachua County School Board Friday, filling the latest vacancy on the five-member board.
The approval of the Newberry Elementary charter school application prompted questions from legal experts and community members.
The Alachua County School Board unanimously approved a plan to restore the district's financial stability at a meeting Tuesday night.
As the Alachua County School Board navigates Kay Abbitt's vacancy, the 75-plus day delay in appointing a new board member reflects a broader trend in Florida.
Nearly 500 people gathered Tuesday to take part in a national event by “50-50-1,” a grassroots movement organized by independent volunteers. Called the “March 4th Day of Action,” the event protested President Donald Trump's administration.
Alachua County Public Schools issued a memo Feb. 10 outlining strict protocols for U.S. ICE officers, granting them “broad authority” to interview and remove students in schools without a warrant.
The Juneteenth flag, studded in red, white and blue, was raised in front of Gainesville City Hall on May 20, 2025.
Boradesha Bryant stands with her daughter, La’Lee McClendon, at One Community Family Resource Center on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
Patrons stretch at a First Magnitude Brewing Company drag yoga event on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
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