Welcome JPEF's new team members!
12/8/2014
The Jacksonville Public Education Fund would like to introduce our newest team members. They all bring a different perspective and great expertise in their new roles with our organization. We're glad to have Lauren, Megan and Maureen on the JPEF team as we continue to move public education forward.
Continue reading to learn more about our new team members.
Read MoreNew “Earn Up” Collaborative to Increase Degrees to 60%
12/5/2014
Earlier this week, regional business and education leaders stood shoulder to shoulder to announce their commitment to a bold goal - that 60% of adults in the Northeast Florida region will have high quality training certificates or college degrees by 2025. Currently, only 36% do, ranking our area 72nd among the 100-most populated metro areas in the country.
Continue reading to learn more about "Earn Up."
Read More2013-2014 Florida Teacher Evaluation Data Released
12/4/2014
On Wednesday, the Florida Department of Education released preliminary results of the 2013-2014 teacher evaluation data. The results were posted online and included evaluation information for classroom teachers, non-classroom teachers and school administrators.
Continue reading to learn more about the teacher evaluation scores.
Read More2013-2014 Florida Teacher Evaluation Data Released
12/4/2014
On Wednesday, the Florida Department of Education released preliminary results of the 2013-2014 teacher evaluation data. The results were posted online and included evaluation information for classroom teachers, non-classroom teachers and school administrators.
Continue reading to learn more about the teacher evaluation scores.
Read MoreMove public education forward on #GivingTuesday
12/2/2014
Today's global day of philanthropy #GivingTuesday is an opportunity to stand up and show your support for public education.
Keep reading to learn more, or go directly to the donation page.
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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