Celebrating Teacher Excellence
5/18/2015
The Rotary Clubs of Duval County support the EDDY Awards through their financial contributions. The Deerwood Club has taken the lead in this effort and guarantees that each teacher and their school receive significant stipends to allow them to enhance the work in their individual classrooms.
Read More9 things you can do to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
5/4/2015
Today marks the first day of Teacher Appreciation Week! If you’re a parent, guardian or community member, this is a great time to make the week special for teachers. Our teachers do a remarkable job inspiring students to reach higher academically.
Changing climate and culture in our new open office space
4/29/2015
When I interviewed for my current position with the Jacksonville Public Education Fund back in October I was asked by my future co-workers if I was able to embrace change. Change? Sure! Bring it on.
Megan Hubbuch, Finance & Administration Director shares how the JPEF Team prepared for the move to the Jessie Ball duPont Center!
Read MoreNew board chair, vice chair for Jacksonville Public Education Fund
1/15/2015
Rev. Torin T. Dailey will take the helm as the third chairman of the Jacksonville Public Education Fund Board of Directors at its first meeting of 2015 today. Dailey, who was previously vice chair, takes over for Cindy Edelman, whose term as chair concluded at the end of 2014 following three years of service to the Jacksonville Public Education Fund. Dailey was elected chair, and Poppy Clements was elected vice chair, at the board's final meeting of 2014.
Keep reading to learn more about our board.
Read MoreOur picks for the top 5 education stories of 2014 — what do you think?
12/30/2014
What were the top 5 local education stories for 2014? And what were our most-read blog posts of the last year?
Keep reading to find out and share your thoughts!
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