Jacksonville Public Education Fund team spends morning volunteering with local nonprofit, Dignity U Wear
10/19/2016
Each year, the Jacksonville Public Education Fund team conducts a day of service to give back to the community in a different way. This year, we volunteered with Dignity U Wear, an organization interested in removing a barrier to education by providing new clothing to school children. We believe that all students can achieve at high levels when provided with, not just high-quality instruction, but also high-quality community support.
Read MoreJax Shines unveils new action plan to improve quality of Afterschool and Summer Learning programs
9/22/2016
Our world is changing. Preparing students for the workforce requires more emphasis on critical thinking, complex problem solving, collaboration and applied knowledge in real-world settings. Afterschool and summer learning programs can provide the time and experiences for children to develop these vital skills that are proven to improve academic performance, school attendance, health, wellness and behavior.
Read MoreJacksonville Public Education Fund welcomed several new members to its Board of Directors this summer
9/12/2016
The Jacksonville Public Education Fund gained seven new members of its Board of Directors this summer. Ronnie King, Coley Jones, Marsha Oliver, Hugh Greene, Lisa Page, and Kay Park have accepted their nomination as directors of the independent nonprofit organization.
Read MoreWelcome back to school! JPEF staff shares their back to school memories
8/15/2016
As adults, we don’t often reflect on the first day of school. Will my friends be in my class? Will I have a good teacher? Did my mom pack me something good for lunch? We left those days behind years ago. But those early school days play a role in defining your identity. Here are some of our early school memories!
Read MoreStudent Researchers: A Glimpse at PhotoVoice
6/22/2016
Imagine the kinds of influence we could have and/or the cases that we could make if those of us in education were to turn a camera over to a student in a school in the urban core of Duval County and ask them to show us what makes learning difficult for them. What kind of things do you think we would see?
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