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JPEF President published in the Florida Times-Union: Duval’s school system has responded well to dramatic changes

Rachael Tutwiler Fortune writes about the impact of coronavirus on public schools -- and the need to support our most vulnerable children.

5/7/2020

"Our public schools play a critical role in our community, especially for our students who are living in poverty."

Nine reasons why online learning can’t replace public schools

If home learning has been so successful, why not do it all the time?

5/2/2020

So, during a recent City Council meeting, the question arose -- why don’t we do home learning all the time? Do we really need a half-penny to upgrade school buildings if Duval HomeRoom is going so well?

President’s Corner: Reflecting on High School Graduation in a Pandemic

JPEF President Rachael Tutwiler Fortune shares her thoughts as the parent of a senior.

4/29/2020

High school graduation has been a recurring theme in the life of JPEF President Rachael Tutwiler Fortune. In a new Q&A, Rachael shared what high school graduation means to her, and offered some words of inspiration for fellow parents who are watching their graduating seniors miss out during their last year of high school.

The Jacksonville Public Education Fund Receives a $30,000 Grant from Truist for COVID-19 Relief Efforts

4/21/2020

The grant is part of the financial services company’s Truist Cares initiative, a $25 million philanthropic pledge announced in March to support basic needs, medical supplies and financial hardship relief due to COVID-19. 

Charter schools and coronavirus: Q&A with Wayman Academy Principal Simaran Bakshi

4/21/2020

Wayman Academy, an A-school serving disadvantaged students, has made a rapid transition to home learning independently of the school district. Learn more about how it's going.