Be the Change Forum
10/23/2015
On Friday, October 9, more than 300 middle and high school students gathered at the Legends Center on the Northside to hear testimonies related to youth interaction with law enforcement. Students were curious about what goes through the minds of officers that have to make arrests in their own communities.
Read MoreRECAP: ONE by ONE Public Education Forum on school grades and boundary changes
10/23/2015
On October 19, more than 130 participants gathered for the ONE by ONE Public Education Forum to discuss changes to school grades and the district’s proposed boundary changes. A few newer attendees were amazed that we could draw such a large and diverse crowd and facilitate a discussion that was both informative and engaging.
Read MoreChat with the Supe, another opportunity for community engagement
10/21/2015
“Chats with the Supe” is a new initiative of the school district to engage in an informal conversation with our Duval County Public Schools Superintendent. With Dr. Nikolai Vitti approaching his three year anniversary on the job in November, these informal conversations are an opportunity for the general public and those who support public education to discuss key issues.
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All of the resources, information and action items from today's ONE by ONE meeting
10/19/2015
Today more than 130 people gathered for the ONE by ONE Public Education Forum: New Shifts, One Vision.
Find all of the information distributed at the event, plus what you can do today to take action for our schools and students.
Read MoreAll of the resources, information and action items from today's ONE by ONE meeting
10/19/2015
Today more than 130 people gathered for the ONE by ONE Public Education Forum: New Shifts, One Vision.
Find all of the information distributed at the event, plus what you can do today to take action for our schools and students.
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