A parent leader in action
Teachers discuss the impact of implicit bias in their classrooms
3/11/2019
Whitney Touchton, a participant in Parents Who Lead, led a session on implicit bias at the WJCT Teach Conference, bringing some of Duval County's top teachers to speak with more than 50 other educators about how to create a classroom environment where all students can thrive.
Read MoreIntroducing Coretta Hill, JPEF's new Vice President
2/25/2019
The JPEF team is thrilled to welcome Coretta Hill as JPEF’s new Vice President.
Read More2018-2019 Public Education Perceptions Poll: Community views on school quality
2/22/2019
In a series of new questions in JPEF’s Annual Public Education Perceptions poll, Jacksonville residents shared their views on what makes a high quality school.
Read MoreFlorida Times-Union: Winner’s mantra is “seize the day”
2/16/2019
As a child in her native Philippines, Sarah Pasion always took the teacher role when she and her young cousins played teacher and students in a pretend classroom. Now a 15-year veteran educator in Jacksonville, she was named the 2019 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year.
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The 2019 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year is Sarah Pasion
2/15/2019
Sarah Pasion was named the 2019 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year tonight at the 28th Annual EDDY Awards.
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