Duval Schools number one among Big 7 in several areas
7/12/2017
School grades show Duval schools are improving in individual school grades, student learning gains and across many accountability areas!
Read MoreGuest Blog: What happens during a school board meeting?
6/24/2017
Just as a railway track system has many components, positive outcomes for children in Duval’s public schools involve the integration of many moving parts. Like a conductor, the Duval County School Board oversees those parts and tries to address any barriers to keeping our children on the right track to success. This is why public participation in school board meetings is so important.
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Guest Blog: What happens during a school board meeting?
6/24/2017
Just as a railway track system has many components, positive outcomes for children in Duval’s public schools involve the integration of many moving parts. Like a conductor, the Duval County School Board oversees those parts and tries to address any barriers to keeping our children on the right track to success. This is why public participation in school board meetings is so important.
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Governor Scott signs controversial school bill into law
6/15/2017
Governor Rick Scott signed controversial HB 7609 into law at 4:08 p.m. this afternoon at Morning Star Catholic School in Orlando.
Read MoreGuest Blog: What does the Superintendent do?
6/14/2017
Strengthening the systems that provide education is a matter of taking care of our region's greatest assets: our children. Strong district leadership plays a critical role in ensuring that children are equipped with the talents and skills they need to contribute to our region. As the CEO of the school district, the Superintendent sets the tone of the school district.
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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