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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Camille Knox

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10/04/24 | Camille Knox

Students collecting socks for the homeless, addressing teacher shortage, UCF gets major grant and more

Hurricane Helene aftermath: On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that school districts in every county are now operational after Hurricane Helene made landfall last week and ravaged parts of the...

10/03/24 | Camille Knox

Bus driver fired, Hurricane Helene relief, changes proposed for school emergency guidelines and more

Around the state: Relief efforts continue after Hurricane Helene, Duval approves a five-year plan that suggests closing schools and building new ones, a bus driver was fired in Palm Beach...

10/02/24 | Camille Knox

Return to class continues after Hurricane Helene, book controversy, educator spending and more

Hurricane Helene aftermath: Days after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, some educational institutions are still preparing to open for students and staff. According to the Department of Education, eight...

10/01/24 | Camille Knox

Hurricane Helene aftermath, traffic issues, cellphone bans, school board races and more

Hurrricane Helene aftermath: In Pasco county, dozens of school employees, students and residents came out on Sunday to provide donations in Gulf High School’s cafeteria. Neighbors came by with loaded...

09/30/24 | Camille Knox

Schools recovering after Hurricane Helene, pandemic aid deadlines, students need help for trip and more

School updates after Hurricane Helene: On Saturday, officials announced that most Pinellas county schools and offices will reopen and resume normal operations today after Hurricane Helene. The only ones that...

09/27/24 | Camille Knox

State Board of Education approves legislative budget request, Hurricane Helene, college fairs and more

Hurricane Helene: School officials called off classes on Thursday in Palm Beach in anticipation of Hurricane Helene. Palm Beach joined nearby Martin and St. Lucie counties, who also called off...

09/26/24 | Camille Knox

Hurricane Helene closures continue, fathers honored, bus issues solved and more

Around the state: Hurricane Helene closures continue across the state as the storm heads toward Florida, fathers are honored in Miami-Dade, a transportation issue has been solved in Collier and...

09/25/24 | Camille Knox

Tropical Storm Helene school closures, college rankings, best states for teachers and more

Tropical Storm Helene closures and cancellations: Ahead of Tropical Storm Helene, officials across the state have announced public school closures, and Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency...

09/24/24 | Camille Knox

Parents seek reconsideration on metal detectors, new schools planned and more

Around the state: Some parents are asking for a reconsideration regarding metal detectors being added at schools in central Florida, new school plans in Manatee, addressing heat-related illnesses for high school...

08/16/24 | Camille Knox

Teacher vacancies, New College of Florida discards books, A-rated schools and more

Around the state: Thousands of teacher position vacancies across the state, books discarded at New College of Florida, new principals are being appointed in Palm Beach County and University of Florida’s...

08/15/24 | Camille Knox

Addressing absenteeism, cellphone policies, school year goals and more

Around the state: A program is launching in Duval to address absenteeism, district officials hope to work with students on the cellphone policy in Broward and early childhood educators can advance...

08/14/24 | Camille Knox

Metal detector delays, school tax referendums, calls for resignations and more

Around the state: A tax referendum is moving forward in Hillsborough, metal detectors caused delays in Broward and one university official sent a letter that asks for leaders to resign....

08/13/24 | Camille Knox

Students continue heading back to school, tax fight in Hillsborough and more

Around the state: School is back in session for most of Florida’s 67 counties, with some significant changes coming to districts, a tax fight continues in Hillsborough and there’s an update...

03/26/24 | Camille Knox

DeSantis signs ban on kids using social media, Bethune-Cookman gets grant, high school renovations and more

Around the state: Gov. RonDeSantis signed a ban on kids using social media, a high school in Tampa is revealing new renovations, Manatee commissioners approved plans for new schools and...

03/25/24 | Camille Knox

FAFSA issues continue, new elementary schools coming, students must retake ACT and more

Around the state: Some Volusia County students will have to retake the ACT exam, new elementary schools are being added in Marion, FAFSA woes are continuing nationwide and districts are addressing...

03/22/24 | Camille Knox

Metal detectors headed to some Broward schools, USF launching first college for AI, free tuition initiatives and more

Around the state: Schools could be consolidated in Broward, Osceola commissioners unanimously voted to approve funding to continue a free college tuition program for high school graduates, the Escambia school board...

03/21/24 | Camille Knox

FAMU receiving federal grant, union challenges, new report from the Florida College Access Network and more

Around the state: Members of the Alachua County Education Association are expressing concerns as they struggle to meet a membership threshold, pandemic funding is running out nationwide, Florida tops the nation...

03/20/24 | Camille Knox

Redefining schools in Broward, superintendent sought in Duval, USF continues diversity mission and more

Around the state: University of South Florida will continue its mission to be a diverse institution despite a new state law, the hunt continues for a superintendent in Duval, cheerleaders were...

03/11/24 | Camille Knox

Teacher shortages, chaplains in schools, measles outbreak ends, new high school proposed and more

In the Legislature: The legislative session came to an end on Friday, with lawmakers working to finalize several measures that could impact schools for years to come. Spectrum News. Florida...

03/08/24 | Camille Knox

Legislative session comes to a close, Hillsborough schools urge commissioners to maintain sales tax funds and more

In the Legislature: As the legislative session closes today, a variety of items are still uncertain as they head to the governor’s desk. The state Department of Education could soon...