The Power of a Good Conversation
3/28/2016
Community Mobilization Director, Maira Martelo shares that the critical element to make community conversations actionable are the questions we use to frame the dialogue. At the Jacksonville Public Education Fund, we use a kitchen table conversation format that requires diverse voices being represented.
Learn more about ONE by ONE community led conversations taking place now.
Read MoreThe Power of a Good Conversation
3/28/2016
Community Mobilization Director, Maira Martelo shares that the critical element to make community conversations actionable are the questions we use to frame the dialogue. At the Jacksonville Public Education Fund, we use a kitchen table conversation format that requires diverse voices being represented.
Learn more about ONE by ONE community led conversations taking place now.
Read MoreWhat Duval County parents and students said about the proposed uniform policy
3/24/2016
In January, we covered the Duval County Public Schools proposed uniform policy and community engagement efforts to gather input from different stakeholders. On March 4, Duval County School Board members and Superintendent Nikolai Vitti held a workshop with the uniform policy, governance and budget on the agenda. Continue reading to review survey results from Duval County parents, students and principals too.
Read MoreWhat Duval County parents and students said about the proposed uniform policy
3/24/2016
In January, we covered the Duval County Public Schools proposed uniform policy and community engagement efforts to gather input from different stakeholders. On March 4, Duval County School Board members and Superintendent Nikolai Vitti held a workshop with the uniform policy, governance and budget on the agenda. Continue reading to review survey results from Duval County parents, students and principals too.
Read MoreThe power of a good principal
3/22/2016
After many years of helping our children achieve their highest potential, Dr. Sylvia Johnson is retiring as the principal of West Riverside Elementary School, one of the hidden gems in our district. Continue reading to learn about the power of a good principal.
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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