We stand with the families of Marjory Stoneman Douglas
2/16/2018
In light of Wednesday's tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County, Florida, and the other 17 school shootings that have occurred in 2018, the need for policy change at the federal and state levels remains clearly urgent.
Read MoreGUEST POST: MLK Day of Service Brings Attention to the Northside, Calls for Jacksonville Pride
2/5/2018
Clayton Levins is the Manager of Community Affairs for the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce and a JPEF Public Ed Ambassador. He attended the Public Ed Ambassadors community meeting and shares his reflections below.
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4th Annual Perceptions Poll shows high support for teachers, including increased compensation
1/19/2018
Teachers remain highly valued by Duval County residents according to the Jacksonville Public Education Fund’s Annual Public Education Perceptions Poll, which measures community opinion. This year, the poll intentionally oversampled parents in an effort to learn more about their involvement in schools and gain insight into their unique perspectives.
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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