NIE is an acronym for Newspaper in Education. This exciting program uses the articles and resources of the newspaper in our schools. As an instructional tool, the newspaper is known to strengthen teaching in every content area. Educators who participate in NIE energize classrooms, enhance critical thinking, increase vocabulary, and improve skill levels
Jackie Johnson, the Public Information Officer for the Alachua County School District, says they are experienced traffic issues around the schools because traffic guards are not allowed to direct traffic. “It’s
Eastside High School math teacher Crista Wright plans to enjoy being named 2010 Teacher of the Year for Alachua County a bit before heading back to the classroom on Tuesday for a lesson on linear equations. Wright
This 50 page guide contains 9 different detailed classroom activities. These include in-classroom studies, experiments and observation and parent involvement. It’s a great addition to the student
The first count of the year in Alachua County schools showed student numbers were up slightly from the end of last school year. The 10-day head count put student numbers in district schools and charter
With the Florida Department of Education watching, two new principals have started work on leading Duval and Rawlings elementary schools back from the disappointment of being labeled F schools in 2008-09. At
A science project that started in a shed on the campus of Oak Hall School in Gainesville might end up in the legislative chambers of the state Capitol in Tallahassee. Four Oak Hall high school students,
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