Fun activities your family can do this Spring Break
3/17/2016
Spring break is just a day away for the students in Duval County’s public schools. This year, it lasts from Friday, March 18 to Monday, March 28. Continue reading to learn how you can keep your child engaged, learning, and active during the break!
Read MoreWalking the halls of Duval schools
3/15/2016
One of the Jacksonville Public Education Fund’s core values is being student-centered. We make decisions first and foremost on what is in the best interest of children in Duval County, with a special focus on students who face barriers to obtaining a high-quality education. We believe all students can achieve at high levels when provided with high-quality instruction and support.
Read MoreAlimacani Elementary teacher Kay Park is 2016 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year
3/12/2016
Kay Park was named the 2016 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year tonight at the 25th Anniversary of the EDDY Awards. Park, a third grade teacher at Alimacani Elementary, was selected among five exceptional finalists.
Keep reading to learn more about Park and all of the other teachers of the year, and see a video of Park in her classroom!
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Healthy Minds, Healthy Hearts: Mental Health and Today’s Youth
3/11/2016
Guest Blogger, Selena Webster-Bass, Cultural & Linguistic Competency Educator of Jacksonville System of Care Initiative shares an important training to equip community members to help young adults with mental health challenges. Continue reading to learn more about the Youth Mental Health First Aid training on Saturday, April 2.
Read MoreHealthy Minds, Healthy Hearts: Mental Health and Today’s Youth
3/11/2016
Guest Blogger, Selena Webster-Bass, Cultural & Linguistic Competency Educator of Jacksonville System of Care Initiative shares an important training to equip community members to help young adults with mental health challenges. Continue reading to learn more about the Youth Mental Health First Aid training on Saturday, April 2.
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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