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Looking at New Orleans, 10 years after Katrina

10/12/2015

I had the opportunity this month to visit New Orleans last week, with leaders of Local Education Funds from across the country, to reflect on the tremendous transformation that has occurred over the 10 years that have passed since Hurricane Katrina decimated the city and its perilously low-performing public school system.

Continue reading to hear more from Trey Csar, President of the Jacksonville Public Education Fund.

The one piece of advice from 2015 Duval County Teacher of the Year Kifimbo Holloway-Parnell: Tell your story

10/11/2015

On Wednesday, we were lucky enough to welcome 169 newly minted Teachers of the Year from public schools all over Duval County to our office for an Orientation & Reception. We call them the "class of 2016" and we have no doubt that they will inspire you over the next several months.

In the meantime, do not miss the closing remarks at the event from 2015 Duval County Teacher of the Year Kifimbo Holloway-Parnell. And make sure you have a tissue handy!

Keep reading to see the video of her talk, and a list of all 169 school-level teachers of the year.

Mental Health and Culture: Supporting the Whole Child and their Family

10/9/2015

This is another in a continuing series of guest blog posts from professionals in the mental health arena, who have been contributing articles to help members of the Duval County community better understand how to advocate for child wellbeing.

Selena Webster-Bass, MPH shares upcoming mental health events.

October 19 — Register for our upcoming ONE by ONE Public Education Forum on school grades and FSAs

10/7/2015

Learn about key changes under way in our schools and help our community be empowered to join you in taking action. What successes and challenges do our public schools face this year? From implementing higher standards and adjusting to new school grades to talking about changes to school programs and boundaries, community members have a lot to talk about.

Register today!

How Are Our Principals Adapting to Change?

10/5/2015

Principal Kimberly Brown would surely know. Transitioning from Martin Luther King Jr. FAME Academy to Arlington Elementary has been an eye-opening experience for Principal Brown. One recent change at her new school was the decision to have students start wearing uniforms.