Elevating Student Voice
8/19/2015
On August 12, 17 Jacksonville Association of Governing Students (JAGS) student leaders came to the Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF) office prepared to kick their senior years off with a bang! Continue reading for a full recap of our discussion and learn about our plans to elevate student voice this school year.
Read MoreAugust 24 — start your child's school year off strong
8/17/2015
Duval County Public Schools’ “Public Education Strong” campaign continues to gain national attention. Continue reading to learn more about the award-winning campaign and share your families plan for the first week of school!
Read MoreSharing teachers' perspectives at The Florida Times-Union Editorial Board
8/11/2015
Keep reading to learn more about how teachers are speaking out through the Teacher Roundtable!
Read MoreMeet Joan Leslie, our new team member
8/10/2015
We're excited to introduce you to Joan Leslie! Joan joins the Jacksonville Public Education Fund as Community Mobilization Manager with a passion for bringing solutions to public education disparities.
Read MoreHonoring the legacy of Eugene J. Butler
8/4/2015
Eugene J. Butler is a household name for many in Jacksonville. Butler was principal of Matthew William Gilbert Junior Senior High School, originally known as the Franklin Street Public School, and a beloved educator in the community.
As the school year approaches, the school board is voting today to officially change the name of the school to The Young Women’s Leadership Academy at Eugene J. Butler, and The Young Men’s Leadership Academy at Eugene J. Butler.
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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