FAQ: Renaming Schools in Duval County
Frequently asked questions about renaming nine schools, including six that honor Confederates.
3/30/2021
Following the death of George Floyd, the Duval County School Board voted to begin a process to consider new names for nine schools in Duval County, including nine named for Confederates. Learn more in our FAQ.
Read MoreTeacher Leader Spotlight: 'Never miss an opportunity to make a change'
Nadine Ebri's students are scoring among the top in the district thanks to the support of JPEF's Teacher Leadership Initiative.
3/25/2021
Said Ms. Ebri: "My Algebra I students had the second-highest average out of all the middle schools in the district on PMA 3 [Progress Monitoring Activities]. I can attribute all their success to this project. Thank you."
Read MoreInside the School Leadership Initiative: Helping students climb out of the ‘pit’
JPEF's School Leadership Initiative helps build the leadership skills of Title I elementary school principals.
3/18/2021
This month, principals across Duval County joined a virtual learning session to talk about – “the learning pit” – a metaphor for the learning journey – and how teachers can support students to go in bravely with an academic mindset.
Read MoreSchool Leader Spotlight: Attracting great teachers at Woodland Acres Elementary
JPEF is supporting Principal Tiffany Green as she seeks to make Woodland Acres a destination for great teachers.
3/4/2021
"JPEF has allowed us to support our teachers through additional funding for program materials and additional coaching support."
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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