Profiles in Parent Leadership: Latrice Carmichael
Latrice Carmichael is a mother and graduate of Parents Who Lead. We asked her how the program changed her leadership -- here's what she said.
4/4/2019
"Parents Who Lead taught me that my efforts are never too small."
Read MoreProfiles in Parent Leadership: Samet Kul
We asked Samet Kul how Parents Who Lead changed him. Here's what he said.
4/2/2019
"Before this program, I only had wishful thoughts about the changes I wanted to see in my children's education."
Read MoreProfiles in Parent Leadership: Ale'ta Turner
Ale'ta Turner is a mother of two and one of the graduates in the inaugural cohort of Parents Who Lead. We asked her a few questions about her experience in the program. Here's what she said.
3/28/2019
"Parent leaders are a part of the solution and can uplift the work of others serving our children every day."
Read MoreProfiles in Parent Leadership: Tiffany Clark
Tiffany Clark is a recent graduate of Parents Who Lead. We asked her a few questions about her experience in the program. Here's what she said.
3/26/2019
"Parents Who Lead is the map, the compass and your personal guide to improving child and outcomes in your community."
Read MoreParents Who Lead: Jacksonville Public Education Fund builds advocates
3/23/2019
The Florida Times-Union covered the graduation of the first cohort of Parents Who Lead, detailing the community projects underway to improve the well-being of children in Duval County.
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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