Key fall dates for teacher leaders in Duval schools
8/31/2015
Welcome back to school, teachers! We can't wait to see what amazing things you and your students are going to do this year. As you plan your fall, don't forget these important dates and opportunities to extend your leadership, get your innovative idea funded and be inspired by your fellow educators.
Keep reading to get these key dates on your calendar.
What’s next for proposed boundary, magnet program changes
8/28/2015
Last week, the Duval County School Board briefly discussed beginning community engagement around two of Superintendent Nikolai Vitti’s proposals that would affect a significant number of students.
Continue reading to download the full proposal.
Read MoreCalling public school teachers, PowerUP Jax $500 grant applications are being accepted now!
8/26/2015
Teachers — do you have innovative ideas that will raise student achievement? PowerUP Jax can help you get the funding you need to do creative projects in your classroom.
Applications are currently being accepted until September 14!
Read MoreNew student code of conduct: A different approach to discipline
8/24/2015
Guest blogger Apryl Shackelford shares her perspective on changes to the Student Code of Conduct. The changes seek to improve punishment policies for repeat offenders and ensure victims who engage in self defense are not punished wrongly.
Continue reading for more information and review the new Student Code of Conduct today.
Read MoreFive things you need to know about this school year
8/24/2015
Today was the first day of school for students in Duval County, and by all accounts it was a smooth one. This is set to be an exciting school year — here are five things you should know as school gets under way.
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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