Camille Knox

2 weeks ago | nextstepsblog.org | Camille Knox

Around the state: The House and Senate have reached a consensus on a $29.5 billion K-12 education budget, a teacher initiative plan was approved in Lee, a teacher was arrested in Manatee, budget woes in Gilchrist and a win for the state teacher’s union. Here are details about those stories and other developments from the state’s districts, private schools, and colleges and universities:Broward: A new initiative in this school district is bringing artificial intelligence into the classroom.

2 weeks ago | nextstepsblog.org | Camille Knox

Around the state: Florida’s falling reading and math scores contributed to an overall decline of the state’s ranking for child wellbeing, Manatee district officials are searching for a new superintendent, officials in Clay are dealing with a  budget shortfall, teacher shortages continue across the U.S. and enrollment for Florida Virtual Full Time Public Schools —  the state’s only fully virtual public school district — has opened for the 2025-26 school year.

2 weeks ago | nextstepsblog.org | Camille Knox

Around the state: A former Sumter County schools superintendent is under fire after allegations from the state, the 2025 State of the Schools address was held in Orange and the Leon County School Board is being sued by two parents of former students.

2 weeks ago | nextstepsblog.org | Camille Knox

Around the state: Book removal fallout continues in Hillsborough, state funding losses projected in Alachua, members of the Collier County Public Schools’ board of education broke ground on what will soon be home to Ave Maria Elementary School, state Legislature extends session and Florida faces an alarming rate of student absences.

3 weeks ago | nextstepsblog.org | Camille Knox

Around the state: New principals are taking over in Tampa Bay, questions have arisen about the future of Fort Myers Beach Elementary after damage by Hurricane Milton, budget talks continue and a new education commissioner has been named. Here are details about those stories and other developments from the state’s districts, private schools, and colleges and universities:Hillsborough: Ten new principals were approved this week by the Hillsborough County School Board. Tampa Bay Times.