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9th Annual NEFL Advocacy Training: New partnerships, inspiring stories and tips for success

11/16/2015

Before she began her teaching career, Kifimbo Holloway-Parnell was working at a catering event for the Special Olympics. She watched several people take the time to feed dessert to one of their disabled colleagues who wasn’t able to feed himself, doing so before even eating their own.

Guest blogger, Erin Arrington of Healthy Start Coalition shares a recap of the 9th Annual NEFL Advocacy Training.

Results are in — explore Duval County's performance on The Nation's Report Card!

11/13/2015

At the end of October, scores were released for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as “The Nation’s Report Card,” that continue to have implications for education at national, state, and district levels.

Up, up and away: Ribault’s Aviation Academy takes flight

11/12/2015

Jean Ribault Senior High School’s new Aviation Academy is the product of collaboration, partnerships and incredible commitment from educators, aviators, local community and business leaders. Today, the new academy was officially unveiled with a ceremony including remarks from the Superintendent of Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) Dr. Nikolai Vitti, Mike Butler, Market Manager of JP Morgan Chase, District 4 School Board member, Paula Wright and Lead Instructor and United pilot, CJ Charlton.

Guest Blogger, Katie Bauman shares more about the wonderful partnership taking place at one of 36 Quality Education for All schools in the Duval Transformation Office.

Honoring those who serve our great country

11/11/2015

In honor of Veteran’s Day, the Jacksonville Public Education Fund would like to recognize the commitment and sacrifices of our military servicemen and women. We have the privilege of exercising our First Amendment freedoms of religion, speech, of the press, the right of people to assembly peacefully and to petition the government of grievances.

We Remember Raines: Alumni Engagement

11/4/2015

Powering the potential of Duval County Public Schools alumni is important to supporting teachers, schools and students. As a graduate of Duval County Public Schools, Ale'ta Turner, Advocacy & Communications Associate is passionate about walking the halls of schools, hearing from students and sharing their positive accomplishments. Ale'ta had the pleasure to speak with Emanuel Washington, William M. Raines High School Class of 1990, about alumni engagement.

Continue reading to learn more about Emanuel's thoughts on alumni engagement.