Where I Stand

Where I Stand is an ongoing blog series by Curtis Campogni, Candidate for Pinellas County School Board, District 3 (At-Large), created to promote transparency, accountability, and honest dialogue with the community.

Each post focuses on an issue shaping education in Pinellas County and across Florida — from teacher pay and classroom technology to empathy, book access, and the balance between free speech and professionalism.

The purpose of this series is simple: to share Curtis’s current views

Where I Stand on School Closures (Part Two)

Public schools are not just buildings. They are stability and belonging. Instead of closing under-enrolled schools, we can reimagine them. We can use unused space to offer on-site childcare for educators, and partner with donors to fund career training centers in partnership with Pinellas Technical College and CareerSource Tampa Bay. This is how we strengthen schools and community together.

Curtis Campogni

Nov 113 min read

Where I Stand on School Closures

As enrollment shifts across Pinellas County Schools, the district is considering possible school closures. Before any decisions are made, we need a transparent, community-driven process that prioritizes student stability, neighborhood identity, and the voices of families and educators.

Curtis Campogni

Nov 93 min read

Where I Stand on Artificial Intelligence in Education

Artificial intelligence can open doors for creativity and career readiness, but it also raises serious questions about connection, safety, and critical thinking. As AI becomes part of everyday learning, we must ensure it strengthens human problem solving instead of replacing it — and that our schools stay focused on protecting students, not just promoting innovation.

Curtis Campogni

Oct 173 min read

Where I Stand on Social Media and Public Speech for Educators

Teachers and administrators do not lose their right to free speech because they work in public education. I believe in fairness, empathy, and clear process, not politics or public outrage, when reviewing social media posts or public comments by school employees.

Curtis Campogni

Oct 142 min read

Where I Stand on Teaching Empathy in Schools

Empathy isn’t about politics or feelings — it’s strategy. Research shows that when students and educators learn to listen without judgment, classrooms become safer, calmer, and more effective. Here’s where I stand on teaching “strategic empathy” in Pinellas County schools and how it can strengthen learning, trust, and leadership.

Curtis Campogni

Oct 142 min read

Where I Stand on Charter School Co-Location

Florida’s “Schools of Hope” policy allows charter schools to share space on public school campuses, raising questions about fairness, funding, and collaboration. As a candidate and former program leader who’s seen co-location firsthand, I believe transparency, shared leadership, and ethics must guide how we manage these partnerships moving forward.

Curtis Campogni

Oct 143 min read

Where I Stand on Book Removals in Florida Schools

Several Florida districts, including Pinellas, removed dozens of books without public discussion after pressure from the State Board of Education. As a parent and candidate, I believe we can protect children and promote transparency. Here’s where I stand on balancing parental rights, academic freedom, and trust in our schools.

Curtis Campogni

Oct 143 min read