New $50 million technology investment for DCPS
8/13/2014
Today Duval County Public Schools announced a $58 million investment that will significantly advance the district's technology and data systems.
Keep reading to learn what the specifics of the investments will be, and what role the Quality Education for All Fund will play.
Read MoreThe last Quality Education for All Fund community meeting is tonight
8/4/2014
The auditorium of Raines High School was nearly full at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 30 with a diverse crowd of parents and children, uniformed cheerleaders and football players, teachers, and other community members. Tonight is the last QEA Fund Community meeting at 6 p.m. located at Jean Ribault High School.
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Read MoreSimple things parents and children can do together to prepare for kindergarten
8/4/2014
As a parent of an incoming kindergartener, preparing for the first day of school starts before August 1. Here's a list of fun activities that parents and children can start doing today in preparation for August 18!
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Read MoreWhat’s New: Taking a Closer Look at 2014 School Grades
7/31/2014
School grades for elementary and middle schools are out for the final time under the current model. This is the final year that the FCAT 2.0 will impact school grades, as next year schools statewide will adopt Common Core standards and Florida Standards Assessments.
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Check out everything School Facts Jax can do, and the sister sites we're learning from!
7/25/2014
School Facts Jax is your one-stop source for information about academic performance among public schools in Duval County. Check out these sites published by our friends across the country and tell us what you think!
Keep reading to see the photos and links.
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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