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Guest post: How to walk in the moccasins of our students

12/18/2015

It’s important to recognize the challenges that our students have to overcome in schools and beyond. That’s why the Jacksonville Public Education Fund continues to elevate the voices of those who work directly with students. Erica Rickey, City Year Team Leader at Smart Pope Livingston Elementary shares how corp members walk in the moccasins of students on a daily basis.  

City Year is an organization that deploys diverse team of young adults to serve full-time as mentors and role models to help keep students in school and on track to graduate. - Ale’ta Turner

Guest post: Seismic movements happening each day at GRASP Academy

12/4/2015

Recently, Donna Orender, a member of the Jacksonville Public Education Fund, had the opportunity to visit GRASP Academy, Duval’s school designed specifically for students with dyslexia. Here, she shares some of her reflections from visiting the school.

We Remember Raines: Alumni Engagement

11/4/2015

Powering the potential of Duval County Public Schools alumni is important to supporting teachers, schools and students. As a graduate of Duval County Public Schools, Ale'ta Turner, Advocacy & Communications Associate is passionate about walking the halls of schools, hearing from students and sharing their positive accomplishments. Ale'ta had the pleasure to speak with Emanuel Washington, William M. Raines High School Class of 1990, about alumni engagement.

Continue reading to learn more about Emanuel's thoughts on alumni engagement.

National assessment shows Duval atop urban districts across the U.S.

10/28/2015

Scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)’s latest “Nation's Report Card" show that Duval County Public Schools are performing above most other urban districts nation-wide, and in some cases above the national average.

Keep reading to learn more and see all the details of how Duval scored.

New student code of conduct: A different approach to discipline

8/24/2015

Guest blogger Apryl Shackelford shares her perspective on changes to the Student Code of Conduct. The changes seek to improve punishment policies for repeat offenders and ensure victims who engage in self defense are not punished wrongly.

Continue reading for more information and review the new Student Code of Conduct today.