The College of Central Florida tradition, the annual train exhibit has returned to the Webber Gallery at the College of Central Florida. The annual exhibit presented by the college and the Ocala Model Railroaders’ Historic Preservation Society features modular train layouts and railroad memorabilia. Many of the layouts are inspired by historic Ocala landmarks.

The exhibit will be open daily during special gallery hours from 10 am – 2 pm. through Dec. 29, 2023; it will be closed Dec. 24 -25. For more information call 352-854-2322 ext. 1664 or visit CF.edu/Webber.

Marion County Schools Gets a “B”

 

It’s not just students that are taking home their grades this time of year, the grades for the school in the Marion County Public Schools have been released.
Several schools received an A but the average grade for the entire district is a “B” Those schools that received an ‘A’ are Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary, Eighth Street Elementary, Ina A. Colen Academy, Madison Street Academy, and Ward-Highlands Elementary. Notably, Ward-Highlands Elementary improved from a "B" to an "A" grade.
There are currently no failing schools in Marion County according to these grading standards. The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) introduced Florida's Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) as a new test aligned with the B.E.S.T. standards. FAST provides real-time data throughout the school year to support student improvement.