#JaxThanksATeacher: Teacher Appreciation Week
5/1/2018
Join JPEF as we celebrate our teachers May 7 - 11 for Teacher Appreciation Week! In anticipation, we are sharing ways you can thank the amazing teachers in Duval who work tirelessly every day to provide the best education for their students.
Read MoreSchool board narrows superintendent candidates to six semi-finalists
4/23/2018
Today, the school board narrowed down the list of 26 candidates for Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) Superintendent to six semi-finalists.
Read MoreWestside thanks a teacher; 1,000 messages shared
4/19/2018
Last week, we kicked off Teachers Are More on the Jacksonville Westside. Lt. Lakesha Burton, Warren Jones and Mandarin High Teacher of the Year, Abe Reising, all gave remarks about the important role teachers play in powering the potential of what our city can be. Westside residents helped us reach our first 1,000 messages of thanks for teachers in Duval County.
Read MoreSuperintendent with education background wanted as candidate selection begins
4/16/2018
In addition to the feedback collected by the school district, JPEF has been listening to the community in a variety of settings for the past year, hearing from close to 400 students, parents and community members about what we need in our next superintendent.
Read MoreA glimpse into Duval Teacher of the Year Finalist Will Smith's classroom
4/11/2018
Here's a glimpse into 2018 Florida Blue Duval Teacher of the Year Finalist Will Smith's classroom.
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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