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Florida Department of Education announces bonuses for teachers in high-needs public schools

7/18/2019

"Our research has shown that low pay is a major reason why Duval County teachers leave the classroom, and we believe we must recruit and retain great teachers in our struggling schools to help close the opportunity gap."

School grades released: Duval County is a B district once again

In 2018-2019, Duval County was just four points from earning an A grade districtwide.

7/11/2019

This year, there were more A schools and fewer C schools in the district, while the number of D and F schools held steady. 

EDDY Awards Impact: "Our students have limited access to experiences like this"

7/3/2019

Many of Michelle Chambers's students come from generational poverty. That's why she was so excited to take them on an overnight field trip to SeaWorld.

EDDY Awards Impact: "More instrumentation for the students to learn and experience"

7/3/2019

Thanks to a generous grant from Florida Blue, Ms. Meaghan Wilkes bought 13 ukuleles for her class, their first string instruments.

EDDY Awards Impact: "I knew that my students would be excited"

With a grant from Florida Blue, third-grade teacher Ms. Octavia Sloan was able to better furnish her classroom.

7/1/2019

With a grant from Florida Blue, Ms. Octavia Sloan bought wobble chairs to keep her busy third-graders occupied during their English Language Arts class.