- The Florida State Board of Education approved turnaround plans for Williams and Rawlings elementary schools after consecutive low grades in 2025 and 2026.
- Alachua County Public Schools reduced class sizes and enhanced leadership to improve support and learning outcomes at Williams and Rawlings.
- The board adopted new AI guidelines for schools, requiring transparent policies and parental notification by July 1, 2027, to regulate educational technology use.
At a Wednesday meeting, the Florida State Board of Education approved district-managed turnaround option plans for Joseph Williams and Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings elementary schools and adopted new rules on artificial intelligence (AI) and educational technology use in school districts, charter school boards and state college system institutions.
Williams and Rawlings turnaround plans
Williams Elementary received consecutive D grades for both 2025 and 2026. This came after the school had improved its grade to a B in 2024…