Making sense of your child’s math homework
12/14/2015
The Florida Standards will make our children critical thinkers and better prepared for the future. However the transition to higher standards for local students, teachers and parents can be challenging at times. As a parent, Ale'ta Turner experiences on a first-hand basis the positives and, at times, challenging math homework assignments.
Read MoreGuest post: My kid goes to a “D” school … and I love it
12/11/2015
The Jacksonville Public Education Fund continues to highlight diverse voices and perspectives on public education issues. That's why we're glad to share guest blogger, Jason Roth of United Way of Northeast Florida article on his involvement at West Riverside Elementary.
Continue reading to see why Jason believes West Riverside Elementary is more than its school grade.
Read MoreGuest post: My kid goes to a “D” school … and I love it
12/11/2015
The Jacksonville Public Education Fund continues to highlight diverse voices and perspectives on public education issues. That's why we're glad to share guest blogger, Jason Roth of United Way of Northeast Florida article on his involvement at West Riverside Elementary.
Continue reading to see why Jason believes West Riverside Elementary is more than its school grade.
Read MoreDepartment of Education releases school grade "simulations" based on proposals
12/10/2015
Today the Florida Department of Education released simulated school grades based on Commissioner Pam Stewart's proposed cut scores on the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) and a proposed new calculation for school grades.
Keep reading to learn more about this release and what it can and can't tell us and what the next steps are.
Read MoreDepartment of Education releases school grade "simulations" based on proposals
12/10/2015
Today the Florida Department of Education released simulated school grades based on Commissioner Pam Stewart's proposed cut scores on the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) and a proposed new calculation for school grades.
Keep reading to learn more about this release and what it can and can't tell us and what the next steps are.
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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