Education

The latest education in Ocala and Marion County, Florida. Local school coverage, including Marion County Public Schools, the School Board of Marion County, Marion Technical College, College of Central Florida Ocala Campus, and Taylor College in Ocala, Marion County, and surrounding areas in Florida.

Trinity Catholic High School’s Dean to become new Athletic Director

Books, Balls, and Blocks: Free event for children ages 5 and under

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School bus crashes into SUV at Ocala intersection

May 9, 2023

A Marion County school bus was involved in a crash at an intersection in southwest Ocala on Tuesday morning.

School crossing guards needed in Marion County

May 8, 2023

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for dedicated individuals to join its School Crossing Guard team.

Early Learning Coalition of Marion County has new board chair

May 4, 2023

The Early Learning Coalition of Marion County’s Board of Directors announced this week that Todd Panzer, owner of Panzer Medicine in Ocala, is now the nonprofit organization's acting board chair.

‘Accidental, yet very frightening chain of events’: Teacher finds loaded gun in 1st grader’s backpack

May 4, 2023

School administrators at an Alachua County elementary school immediately notified law enforcement on Wednesday afternoon after a teacher found a loaded firearm inside a first-grade student’s backpack.

Graduation schedules announced for Marion County’s Class of 2023

May 1, 2023

Over 2,500 high school seniors in Marion County are preparing to walk across the stage in the coming weeks as members of the Class of 2023, and Marion County Public Schools has released the graduation schedule.

Educational workshop for parents to begin this week in Ocala

May 1, 2023

The Early Learning Coalition of Marion County’s weekly series of parental, educational workshops will begin this week at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center.

Students at North Marion High School celebrate Earth Day with campus cleanup event

April 22, 2023

A group of student volunteers at North Marion High School cleaned up their campus on Friday in celebration of Earth Day.

Athletic Director resigns from Trinity Catholic High School

April 18, 2023

Trinity Catholic High School announced on Tuesday morning that Tommy Bond, the school’s Athletic Director for the past 15 years, has resigned.

Applications being accepted for Leadership MCPS program

April 14, 2023

Marion County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for the second class of its Leadership MCPS program.

STEMCon returns to Ocala in May, registration open

April 13, 2023

STEMCon is returning to Ocala next month to explore the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and Marion County students in 3rd through 8th grade are invited to attend with their families.

‘Parent Partnership’ series heads to Vanguard High School

April 12, 2023

An upcoming event at Vanguard High School will provide parents and families with access to a variety of resources to help improve their students' learning success.

Student Media Festival returns to Marion Technical Institute on April 14

April 6, 2023

The popular Marion County Student Media Festival will return next week to award local students for their outstanding work in the fields of audio and video production.

Marion County Public Schools to give away free Chromebooks during ‘Let’s Talk Tech’ event

March 31, 2023

Marion County Public Schools will be giving away free Google Chromebooks this weekend during an informative event that will focus on the topics of internet safety and educational apps.

Marion County school bus carrying 43 students involved in crash on SW 86th Street

March 28, 2023

A Marion County school bus carrying 43 students was involved in a crash on SW 86th Street in Dunnellon on Monday afternoon.

Marion County Public Schools Career Fair heads to WEC in April

March 27, 2023

Marion County Public Schools will be looking to fill dozens of vacant positions during its upcoming Career Fair at the World Equestrian Center.

Marion County educator receives MATH 180 Teacher of the Year award

March 13, 2023

A teacher in Marion County was recognized last week as Florida’s MATH 180 Teacher of the Year.

Marion County residents can view math, social studies textbooks and submit feedback

March 7, 2023

Marion County Public Schools is adopting new textbooks for social studies and two mathematics courses, and members of the public can offer their input during an open review night scheduled for Thursday, March 30.

Milling Foundation announces student loan opportunities for Marion County graduates

March 3, 2023

The Milling Foundation is providing low-interest and even interest-free loans to graduates of Marion County schools who are attending the University of Florida.

Marion County Public Schools to host Career Camp for adults

February 28, 2023

Adults who are interested in working for Marion County Public Schools are invited to attend an upcoming Career Camp to help polish their resumes and job skills in preparation for real-time interviews.

Marion County sixth grader’s science experiment headed to International Space Station

February 16, 2023

A sixth grader in Marion County went above and beyond to ensure that her hard work and experimentation as a former student at Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary School did not go unfinished.

Marion County Public Schools named ‘District of the Year’ by Cambridge International

February 15, 2023

Marion County Public Schools has been named the District of the Year for medium-sized school districts, a distinction given by Cambridge International.