FCAT 2.0 results are out today — for the last time
6/6/2014
The Florida Department of Education today released scores for the final administration of the FCAT 2.0. Locally and state-wide, the reading, math and science scores were generally flat or showed modest increases.
Keep reading to see the full statistics and check back throughout the day for updates.
Read MoreRotary Club of Deerwood honors Teachers of the Year
6/5/2014
The Rotary Club of Deerwood learned about public schools from Duval County Teacher of the Year Joseph Frencl and four of his fellow honorees at its breakfast meeting in mid May.
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Read MoreInterest in education remains in the public agenda
6/2/2014
Around 100 people gathered at Jean Ribault High School on May 20th to learn more about the Center for Urban Education and Policy (CUEP)'s mission and vision. CUEP is part of the College of Education and Human Services at the University of North Florida (UNF).
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Read MoreThree Quick Tips to Get Fully Funded on PowerUP Jax
5/27/2014
Have you been eyeing a new set of books, science lab supplies, tablets or other new technology for your classroom? Personal and school budgets are tight, but teachers have a fabulous opportunity to raise funds by crowd sourcing with PowerUP Jax.
Local DCPS Teacher, Adrienne Lodico shares three tips to help teachers.
Read More2014 FCAT 2.0 scores released for writing, third grade reading and math
5/23/2014
Today, the Florida Department of Education released scores for the FCAT 2.0 in writing and third grade reading and math.
Keep reading to find out how schools in Duval County performed.
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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