Camille Knox, Author at NextSteps: Step Up For Students

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Camille Knox

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06/12/25 | Camille Knox

Lawmakers closing in on education spending plan, win for teacher’s union, AI in classrooms and more

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...

06/11/25 | Camille Knox

Virtual public school enrollment opens, teacher vacancies, drop in child wellbeing rankings and more

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...

06/10/25 | Camille Knox

Allegations of student data being falsified, districts bracing for funding cuts, lawsuit looming and more

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...

06/09/25 | Camille Knox

Chronic absenteeism skyrocketed statewide, new schools, book removal fallout continues and more

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...

06/05/25 | Camille Knox

Education commissioner named, new principals taking the helm at schools, budget talks continue and more

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...

06/04/25 | Camille Knox

Book removal controversy, mental health partnership, education department cuts and more

Around the state: Superintendent Van Ayres in Hillsborough County is facing scrutiny from members of his own board, the Miami-Dade School District has launched a new mental health and wellness...

06/03/25 | Camille Knox

Cellphone restrictions expanded in schools, new university presidents, teacher pay and more

Around the state: A cellphone ban will begin at Florida elementary and middle schools after a bill was signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, appointments continue regarding university presidents, teacher pay is...

06/02/25 | Camille Knox

Questions loom about state’s next education commissioner, superintendent hunt, graduations and more

Around the state: The hunt is on for a superintendent in Manatee, questions loom about who will become the state’s next education commissioner, two Bay County schools were named among...

05/29/25 | Camille Knox

Scripps National Spelling Bee finals held tonight, virtual school graduation, summer food programs and more

Around the state: The Scripps National Spelling Bee wraps tonight, Florida Virtual Full Time Public Schools held an in-person graduation ceremony, the Leon county school district may take legal action...

05/28/25 | Camille Knox

New university presidents, reviewing challenged library books, after-school program cuts and more

Around the state: Federal and state budget cuts are changing how school district’s statewide are feeding public school students, addressing housing insecurity for Osceola students, the Scripps National Spelling Bee...

05/27/25 | Camille Knox

National spelling bee begins today, free lunches ending, new public charter school and more

Around the state: A new public charter school is opening in North Port, parents in Duval are concerned about free lunches ending, the Scripps National Spelling Bee starts today and...

04/14/25 | Camille Knox

Immigration enforcement at public universities, teacher pay raises, “Gulf of America” update and more

Around the state: Public universities are seeking agreements with the federal government to carry out immigration enforcement, the Senate Pre K-12 budget may challenge public schools, a bill in the...

04/10/25 | Camille Knox

Deadlines loom for colleges and universities, budget shortfalls, early learning center closes and more

Around the state: Florida’s college and universities are facing an upcoming deadline, a budget shortfall in Volusia, an early education center is closing in Pasco, families rally in Osceola about proposed...

04/09/25 | Camille Knox

Nationwide graduate school rankings released, private colleges could lose state tuition aid and more

Around the state: Students at private colleges could lose state tuition help, changes are proposed to the special education program in Osceola, some colleges are looking to enroll Hispanic students, early...

04/08/25 | Camille Knox

Lawmakers pursuing legislation to boost book removals, school consolidations and more

Around the state: Lawmakers are pursuing legislation that some say could boost book removals in Florida again, Black history was taught under a tree at Florida International University, population growth...

04/07/25 | Camille Knox

Lawmakers working on charter school bills, Senate passes education bill, possible funding cuts loom and more

Around the state: A wide-ranging education bill was passed recently regarding high school diploma requirements, lawmakers are working on bills to make it easier to establish charter schools in Florida,...

03/06/25 | Camille Knox

School bus crash, mounting concerns after measles outbreak, outcry over education cuts and more

Around the state: A school bus crash occurred in Lee, drivers in Miami are frustrated about a school bus camera program and concerns mount after a measles outbreak. Here are...

12/13/24 | Camille Knox

School material review technology, updates on the upcoming Legislative session, gifts for students more

Around the state: Florida is moving forward with a technology tool for materials review, students in Hillsborough will receive holiday gifts from officers in the coming week, the teachers union in...

12/12/24 | Camille Knox

Teacher housing survey, religious sign ban, book challenge policy update, security screenings and more

Around the state: A religious sign ban in Broward, a book challenge policy update in Alachua, the teachers union raises issues with the school district in Lee and a housing...

11/18/24 | Camille Knox

Cybersecurity competition winners, teacher raises, career night, virtual school enrollment and more

Around the state: School rankings were released from U.S. News & World Report, winners have been announced in a cybersecurity competition, a career night will be held this week in...