AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSchool Safety: A Winter Haven school bus crash Monday left a 10th-grade student and the Jeep driver dead, with dozens injured after a car allegedly crossed the center line and hit the bus. Student Programs: Hillsborough County plans to sunset the International Baccalaureate program at King High School with the current class, while an AI-focused magnet program is expected to open in 2028. Higher Ed & Workforce: USF is planning a dedicated Bellini College building for AI, cybersecurity and computing, with $35 million in state funding and more from donors. Education Policy & Books: PEN America reports nearly 12,000 book removals in U.S. public schools, a record high, as districts face mounting pressure over curriculum choices. Funding Pressure: Credit-rating agencies are flagging enrollment-driven revenue shortfalls and rising costs in major Florida districts, including Miami-Dade, Broward and Hillsborough. Tech & Learning: Florida’s districts are also moving toward AI and computing pathways, with King High’s new magnet and other statewide efforts tied to how schools regulate and use new technology.
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