E-Cubed Summer Fellows Spend Two Weeks Learning During Summer Break
7/27/2018
Celebrating and empowering great teachers increases retention rates and leads to more teachers feeling satisfied with their job. At Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF), we believe that honoring the incredible work of Duval County’s teachers is of the utmost importance.
Read MoreFirst Duval School Board Candidate Academy great learning opportunity
7/27/2018
On June 26, all candidates running for School Board for Districts 2, 4, and 6 had an opportunity to attend the first School Board Candidate Academy (Academy) hosted by the Jacksonville Public Education Fund. Sixteen of the 17 candidates participated. Duval School Board Candidate Academy is a new initiative of the Jacksonville Public Education Fund to connect candidates for Duval school board to important data and diverse community perspectives.
Read MoreA tribute to David Hicks and his impact on Jacksonville
7/16/2018
When I learned the sad news that David Hicks, founder of Computer Power Inc. and many other companies, passed away, I was deeply affected. He is the father of Poppy Clements, Board Chair of the Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF), and one of our organization’s most incredible supporters, but his impact on my life began long ago.
Read MoreParents of DCPS share their expectations at School Board Candidate Academy
7/11/2018
The first School Board Candidate Academy held earlier this month connected candidates for Duval School Board with local parents, teachers, students and retired school board members to learn what these groups believe are priority areas to improve education in Duval schools. The Academy included a Data Walk and four panel discussions. The Parents Voice panel provided an opportunity for candidates to hear from diverse parents and caregivers with students in the Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) system.
Read MoreDCPS students speak to school board candidates about their priorities for public education
7/9/2018
Guest blogger Brianna Paul is a summer fellow at JPEF where, through a partnership with the Southern Education Foundation Initiative, she is working on important research, advocacy and educational issues. Paul recently graduated from Bethune-Cookman University majoring in Liberal Studies with a minor in Exceptional Student Education and Psychology. Paul’s long-term goals include serving as a classroom teacher, becoming an Educational Policy Analyst and creating a non-profit organization that provides girls from underserved communities with opportunities for educational and professional growth, resources and advancement.
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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.
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 w ...Read More
Half-penny sales tax will go on the ballot in fall 2020
Education advocates reacted to the news by saying they'll support the sales tax.
“This is a long-awaited historic moment in Duval County,” said JPEF President Rachael Tutwiler Fortune. “Our students need 21st century schools, and our independent research has shown that 78.5 percent of Duval County residents support ...Read More
Education Innovator Speaks in Jacksonville about What Students Need to Succeed in the 21st Century
JPEF also celebrated 10 years of impact and launched a new School Leadership Initiative.
Dr. Tony Wagner, an internationally acclaimed author and education innovator, shared a thought-provoking message about the future of education with more than 350 education and community leaders today as the keynote speaker of the Jacksonville Publ ...Read More