High school grades released today
12/18/2013
School Grades for high schools are out today, and the news looked positive for Duval County schools.
Check the full article for more details, or go directly to School Facts Jax to find district-wide data and individual school reports.
Read MoreSchool Board votes to change name of Forrest High School
12/17/2013
The Duval County School Board decided unanimously to rename Nathan Bedford Forrest High School on Jacksonville's west side at a meeting last night. The change comes after nearly two months of community debate and discussion about the issue.
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Read MoreDuval's graduation rate goes up, outpacing state and other districts
12/11/2013
Today we received some great news about Duval County Public Schools' graduation rate. Under the relatively new federal calculation, Duval County's 4-year graduation rate is up to 72.1 percent, up from 67.7 percent just last year!
Keep reading to learn more about how this jump outpaced the state, and see which schools had the biggest gains.
Read MoreDuval's graduation rate goes up, outpacing state and other districts
12/11/2013
Today we received some great news about Duval County Public Schools' graduation rate. Under the relatively new federal calculation, Duval County's 4-year graduation rate is up to 72.1 percent, up from 67.7 percent just last year!
Keep reading to learn more about how this jump outpaced the state, and see which schools had the biggest gains.
Read MoreEmpower Duval County teachers on #GivingTuesday!
12/2/2013
We're starting #GivingTuesday early! December 3 is the second annual #GivingTuesday but we're in the spirit of giving thanks - especially to our Duval County public school teachers!
Keep reading to learn how you can empower teachers by making a contribution on PowerUP Jax.
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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