Making strides to identify more minority students in the district's gifted program
9/16/2015
Last year at one of the Duval County School Board Workshops, board members and Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti discussed plans to increase the number of minority students in the district’s gifted program. This summer, the district’s “Real Talk” delved into the topic which peaked my interests.
Read MoreBaptist Health is focused on dispelling stigmas surrounding mental illness
9/3/2015
Guest blogger, Cortney D. Surrency of Baptist Health shares information about a free community event to dispel stigmas surrounding mental illness. Learn more about the efforts being made to bridge the gap between clergy, faith leaders and mental health professionals.
Read MoreBaptist Health is focused on dispelling stigmas surrounding mental illness
9/3/2015
Guest blogger, Cortney D. Surrency of Baptist Health shares information about a free community event to dispel stigmas surrounding mental illness. Learn more about the efforts being made to bridge the gap between clergy, faith leaders and mental health professionals.
Read MoreKey fall dates for teacher leaders in Duval schools
8/31/2015
Welcome back to school, teachers! We can't wait to see what amazing things you and your students are going to do this year. As you plan your fall, don't forget these important dates and opportunities to extend your leadership, get your innovative idea funded and be inspired by your fellow educators.
Keep reading to get these key dates on your calendar.
Key fall dates for teacher leaders in Duval schools
8/31/2015
Welcome back to school, teachers! We can't wait to see what amazing things you and your students are going to do this year. As you plan your fall, don't forget these important dates and opportunities to extend your leadership, get your innovative idea funded and be inspired by your fellow educators.
Keep reading to get these key dates on your calendar.
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