Twenty-Seven Duval County Public Schools Chosen for “Schools of Excellence” Award
10/13/2017
Strong schools provide the foundation for a strong community, which is why it is important to Jacksonville that Duval public schools continue to be honored by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE). By demonstrating student achievement, several of our public schools were selected by the FLDOE as “Schools of Excellence.” This program was created under House Bill 7069 (HB 7069) in an effort to make it easier for highly successful schools to operate. To be eligible, a school had to receive a grade of A or B in each of three most recent school years and rank in the 80th percentile or higher for their school type for at least two of the three past school years. Once chosen, a school remains a School of Excellence for three years, and may then be renewed.
Read MoreDuval schools honored for exemplary community involvement
10/9/2017
We need a city where everyone can be a responsible citizen and contribute to Jacksonville. Ensuring that children are given their best chance to grow, thrive and fulfill their roles as citizens should be our top priority. That’s why it’s important to recognize the people working in and around our public schools, who are committed each and every day to incorporating family and community members into the school environment to enhance student learning. Through the Florida Department of Education’s Five Star School Award, twenty-four schools in Duval County earned recognition for the 2016-2017 school year.
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The EDDY Awards Experience Launches: Celebrating, Empowering and Elevating Duval County’s Teachers of the Year
10/2/2017
Last week, the Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF) hosted the first EDDY Awards event of the year, Orientation, which aims to celebrate and elevate Duval County’s 176 school-level Teachers of the Year. We asked these incredible teachers to share some of their thoughts on what makes a high-quality teacher:
“A high-quality teacher understands that not everyone learns the same. They differentiate and they don’t let anything interrupt the process. They open their doors and try new things.”
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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