First round of 2014 school grades out today
7/11/2014
The Florida Department of Education released 2014 School Grades for elementary and middle schools today.
Keep reading to see how schools in Duval County fared.
Read MoreKeep your kids reading this summer at the Jacksonville Public Library
7/8/2014
The Jacksonville Public Library kicked off a Summer Reading program this month to help children and teens to develop and maintain literacy skills during the summer. The Summer Reading program is for every age group with fun activities and prizes!
Keep reading for an age-appropriate guide to activities.
Read MoreHow you can explore the new Florida Standards Assessment that will replace FCAT
7/2/2014
The Florida Department of Education has released a new website with information and supplemental resources about the new Florida Standards Assessments (FSA).
Keep reading to access training tests and provide feedback to the department.
Read MoreONE by ONE Community Meeting: Recap and photos
7/1/2014
The Jacksonville Public Education Fund hosted a ONE by ONE Community Meeting on Thursday, June 26 that focused on the role of the Duval County School Board, the crucial decisions that are set before it and the importance of voting during the school board elections.
Continue reading to see what ideas and questions participants came up with.
Read MoreSchool Facts Jax: Resources at your fingertips
6/30/2014
You may be familiar with School Facts Jax as a one-stop shop for school performance data and school information, but did you know the SchoolFactsJax.org website features over 100 links to helpful websites and information sources to help you answer many of your education-related questions?
Continue reading to see what you can learn using School Facts Jax.
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President’s Corner: Reflecting on High School Graduation in a Pandemic
JPEF President Rachael Tutwiler Fortune shares her thoughts as the parent of a senior.
High school graduation has been a recurring theme in the life of JPEF President Rachael Tutwiler Fortune. In a new Q&A, Rachael shared what high school graduation means to her, and offered some words of inspiration for fellow parents who are w ...Read More
Half-penny sales tax will go on the ballot in fall 2020
Education advocates reacted to the news by saying they'll support the sales tax.
“This is a long-awaited historic moment in Duval County,” said JPEF President Rachael Tutwiler Fortune. “Our students need 21st century schools, and our independent research has shown that 78.5 percent of Duval County residents support ...Read More
Education Innovator Speaks in Jacksonville about What Students Need to Succeed in the 21st Century
JPEF also celebrated 10 years of impact and launched a new School Leadership Initiative.
Dr. Tony Wagner, an internationally acclaimed author and education innovator, shared a thought-provoking message about the future of education with more than 350 education and community leaders today as the keynote speaker of the Jacksonville Publ ...Read More