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Ribault Lady Trojans honored as national champions in basketball during downtown parade and rally

4/12/2016

Jean Ribault High School's Lady Trojans basketball team was given a hero's reception during a parade and rally today in downtown Jacksonville.

Keep reading to see photos from the event and learn more.

Local judge reflects on experiences mentoring students at Ribault High

4/4/2016

We are honored to have County Court Judge Lester B. Bass share highlights from his experience with the Jean Ribault High School Mentoring Program. We’ve covered this partnership since August 2015 when the Jacksonville Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section and the D.W. Perkins Bar Association partnered with the Jacksonville Public Education Fund and Duval County Public Schools to create a mentoring program that connects students from Jean Ribault High School to young lawyers.

Continue reading to learn why County Court Judge Lester B. Bass is proud of local students.

Sweeping school choice bill passes — key components and what's next

3/21/2016

After months of revisions and compromises, a controversial bill that covers a variety of school choice topics was passed by the Florida legislature on its final day of session. The bill has some important implications for two areas in particular: open enrollment and charter school funding.

Keep reading to learn more.

2016 School Choice Expo: What you need to know

1/11/2016

As decision deadlines loom, many Duval parents could use some guidance in how to make sure their child will be in the right school at the beginning of Fall 2016. Here are some steps to make sure you’re on the right track, with links to resources to inform your decision.

Young lawyers are making an impact in the lives of Ribault High School students

12/21/2015

In an effort to connect volunteers wanting to have a direct impact in the lives of our children, the Jacksonville Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section and the D.W. Perkins Bar Association have partnered with the Jacksonville Public Education Fund and Duval County Public Schools to create a mentoring program that connects students from Ribault High School to young lawyers. The idea grew out of a site visit to The Leadership Academies at Eugene Butler spearheaded by two of our board members - the Honorable Judge Brian Davis and Ricardo Bedoya - to engage members of several of Jacksonville’s Bar associations in learning more about the progress and needs of Duval County Public Schools.