The Florida Art Education Association names Dr. Vitti as "2014-2015 Superintendent of the Year"
9/12/2014
Under Dr. Nikolai Vitti's leadership the district has emphasized art education with equitable funding by ensuring that 106 elementary schools have at least one full-time art and music teacher. Also, there's an art or music program in every Duval County middle or high school.
Continue reading to learn about the district's commitment to educating the whole child.
Read MoreYour vote counts — primary election races result in two recounts
9/2/2014
This primary election, the Duval County Supervisor of Elections canvassing board examined ballots for the Duval County School Board District 2 and Florida House District 15 races.
Continue reading to learn the importance of making your voice heard.
Read MoreBehind the headlines: What the research says about English Language Learners and fluency
8/29/2014
The Florida Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Education are at odds over when to start counting test results for students just learning to speak English. So what does the research say about how long it really takes students to become fluent in English?
Keep reading to learn more and download a short white paper on the subject.
Read MorePrimary election results are in
8/26/2014
Check out the results of tonight's election in races for Duval County School Board.
Read MoreDuval County School Board passes a new code of conduct
8/25/2014
Earlier this month the School Board approved a new code of conduct. Instead of one discipline policy for all schools there are now two - one for elementary schools and one for secondary schools.
Continue to learn more about the changes.
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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