Ed White committed to implementing student suggestions in school
12/2/2016
Jacksonville Public Education Fund welcomes Kristellys Estanga to our team! She will be working with our Community Mobilization team to facilitate the implementation of programs in selected schools that are being developed around the specific suggestions and insights from students during the Student Voice events.
Read MoreNew school board members, leadership installed Tuesday
11/23/2016
Tuesday marked the Duval County School Board’s annual organizational meeting, bringing leadership changes and the official installation of new board members.
Read MoreHershey elected to represent District 7 at Duval County School Board
11/9/2016
The 2016 election results are in! In addition to the controversial presidential race, residents of Jacksonville were also able to cast their ballot for School Board representative in District 7. Lori Hershey has been elected to represent District 7 at the Duval County School Board.
Read MoreEffort to elevate student voices continues
11/8/2016
Following our first ONE by ONE: Student Voice event, we were inspired, challenged and motivated to continue to elevate student voices to inform the work of supporting a high quality public education system. Our children truly deserve to be heard.
Read MoreEffort to elevate student voices continues
11/8/2016
Following our first ONE by ONE: Student Voice event, we were inspired, challenged and motivated to continue to elevate student voices to inform the work of supporting a high quality public education system. Our children truly deserve to be heard.
Read More
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