A glimpse into Duval Teacher of the Year Finalist Tabetha Cox's classroom
4/6/2018
Here's a glimpse into 2018 Florida Blue Duval Teacher of the Year Finalist Tabetha Cox's classroom.
Read MoreA glimpse into Duval Teacher of the Year Stephanie Bellino's classroom
4/5/2018
Teacher Roundtable learning year: Revisiting teacher leadership
3/30/2018
This year, the Teacher Roundtable Steering Committee made the decision to continue a focus on teacher leadership, to expand their current understanding of teacher leadership from a more global perspective before pursuing implementation of last year’s plan.
Read More“Education background, willing to learn from others” among top superintendent qualities
3/19/2018
At the most recent round of community meetings hosted by the Duval County School Board--all attended by at least one JPEF staff member--a couple themes emerged: people want a superintendent who is trustworthy, willing to learn from others and committed to creating a positive culture in our district.
Read MoreWhat makes a superintendent great and why it matters for Jacksonville
2/26/2018
As the leader of our local public education system, Duval County’s next school superintendent will play a critical role in carrying out that vision.
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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