The 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.
Read MoreSweeping school choice bill passes — key components and what's next
3/21/2016
After months of revisions and compromises, a controversial bill that covers a variety of school choice topics was passed by the Florida legislature on its final day of session. The bill has some important implications for two areas in particular: open enrollment and charter school funding.
Keep reading to learn more.
Read MoreSweeping school choice bill passes — key components and what's next
3/21/2016
After months of revisions and compromises, a controversial bill that covers a variety of school choice topics was passed by the Florida legislature on its final day of session. The bill has some important implications for two areas in particular: open enrollment and charter school funding.
Keep reading to learn more.
Read MoreFun activities your family can do this Spring Break
3/17/2016
Spring break is just a day away for the students in Duval County’s public schools. This year, it lasts from Friday, March 18 to Monday, March 28. Continue reading to learn how you can keep your child engaged, learning, and active during the break!
Read MoreFun activities your family can do this Spring Break
3/17/2016
Spring break is just a day away for the students in Duval County’s public schools. This year, it lasts from Friday, March 18 to Monday, March 28. Continue reading to learn how you can keep your child engaged, learning, and active during the break!
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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