Looking back, looking ahead
7/25/2014
With so much happening in Duval County Public Schools, it's easy to miss some of the accomplishments from last year and upcoming initiatives.
Continue reading to learn important developments that caught our attention.
Read MoreCheck 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.
Read MoreOur newest research project needs your input
7/22/2014
The landscape of school choice options is expanding, and parents choose to enroll their children in many different types of schools, for a wide variety of different reasons.
But what's driving those decisions? That's the focus of our next research study - and we can't do it without your help.
Keep reading to find out how to take a new survey that we hope all parents in Duval County will participate in or just go to www.schoolchoicesurvey.org.
Read MoreKids can't vote — but you can!
7/18/2014
We've joined with 18 other nonprofit organizations to help voters learn more about their choices for Duval County School Board in the August 26 elections.
Keep reading to learn more about the questionnaire, forums and other information!
Read MoreFirst round of 2014 school grades out today
7/11/2014
The Florida Department of Education released 2014 School Grades for elementary and middle schools today.
Keep reading to see how schools in Duval County fared.
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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