Alachua County Council of PTA’s is collecting school supplies for schools in Springfield, Calloway and Parker in the Panhandle that were impacted by Hurricane Michael. Many of these schools suffered major damage, and new supplies would mean a lot to the kids as they return to school in a few weeks. The list of suppliesContinue reading “School supplies drive for Hurricane Michael victims”
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5 things you need to know about third grade testing
Third grade is the first year that children in Florida take the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) test, which is given each spring. This test includes English language Arts (reading and language), as well as math. Districts in Florida are required to give students the FSA as one way to measure knowledge of the Florida Standards,Continue reading “5 things you need to know about third grade testing”
Vote for children this election season
The ballot that Alachua County voters will see on November 6 (or before) contains a number of items that will have an impact on children in our state and our local community. Florida PTA and Alachua County Council of PTA’s have researched the items related to public education, and offer the following guidance. Half-Cent forContinue reading “Vote for children this election season”