There has been a significant increase in behavior concerns in our schools across all levels within the past year – particularly in middle and high school. The impact of the pandemic and other factors on mental health and student behavior is causing concerns for our students, teachers, administrators, district staff, families, and the entire community.Continue reading “ACCPTA Advocacy Update: Student Behavior”
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Advocacy, School Board’s search for next Superintendent
ACCPTA recently sent this information to the School Board to advocate regarding the search for our next Superintendent: Greetings! I hope you are all doing well as we all navigate the ending of yet another challenging school year. I’m reaching out on behalf of ACCPTA to request that the School Board conduct a national searchContinue reading “Advocacy, School Board’s search for next Superintendent”
High Stakes Testing Update
Based on legislation that passed this session, the FSA will be rebranded to the “FAST” beginning next year. What does that mean for standardized testing in our schools? Here’s what we know: Students will continue to take assessments as they currently do (ELA in grades 3 – 10, math in grades 3 – 8, ScienceContinue reading “High Stakes Testing Update”
Action Alert: Funding for Alachua County Schools
As child advocates, we are very disappointed in the budget proposal approved by the House recently that would fine school districts for responding to local conditions and taking appropriate actions to protect our children. While we appreciate that the Senate’s version of the budget does not include this cut, we hope the cuts will notContinue reading “Action Alert: Funding for Alachua County Schools”