Video series: Self-care for teachers
The Jacksonville Public Education Fund works with Callie Lackey of Hope Street Inc to bring trauma-informed care to schools. In this series, she offers five-minute breathers for teachers.
4/29/2021
The Jacksonville Public Education Fund is proud to partner with Callie Lackey of Hope Street Inc to bring trauma-informed care to public schools in Duval County. In this video series, Callie offers five-minute breathers for teachers to practice self-care.
Read MoreSchool leader spotlight: Culturally responsive teaching at Lake Lucina Elementary
JPEF provides professional learning, coaching and grant funding to Principal Michelle Walsh through our School Leadership Initiative.
4/16/2021
Principal Michelle Walsh is fascinated by the brain science of teaching – so her project with JPEF focuses on Culturally Responsive Teaching, a research-based approach that helps students get into in an “academic mindset” - ready to learn.
Read MoreSchool leader spotlight: Culturally responsive teaching at Lake Lucina Elementary
JPEF provides professional learning, coaching and grant funding to Principal Michelle Walsh through our School Leadership Initiative.
4/16/2021
Principal Michelle Walsh is fascinated by the brain science of teaching – so her project with JPEF focuses on Culturally Responsive Teaching, a research-based approach that helps students get into in an “academic mindset” - ready to learn.
Read MoreParent Leader Spotlight: Better Communication about IEPs
Amy Boyle is using her experience with IEPs to help other families and teachers.
4/5/2021
Parent Leader Spotlight: Better Communication about IEPs
Amy Boyle is using her experience with IEPs to help other families and teachers.
4/5/2021
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