Sharing teachers' perspectives at The Florida Times-Union Editorial Board
8/11/2015
Keep reading to learn more about how teachers are speaking out through the Teacher Roundtable!
Read MoreMeet Joan Leslie, our new team member
8/10/2015
We're excited to introduce you to Joan Leslie! Joan joins the Jacksonville Public Education Fund as Community Mobilization Manager with a passion for bringing solutions to public education disparities.
Read MoreMeet Joan Leslie, our new team member
8/10/2015
We're excited to introduce you to Joan Leslie! Joan joins the Jacksonville Public Education Fund as Community Mobilization Manager with a passion for bringing solutions to public education disparities.
Read MoreHonoring the legacy of Eugene J. Butler
8/4/2015
Eugene J. Butler is a household name for many in Jacksonville. Butler was principal of Matthew William Gilbert Junior Senior High School, originally known as the Franklin Street Public School, and a beloved educator in the community.
As the school year approaches, the school board is voting today to officially change the name of the school to The Young Women’s Leadership Academy at Eugene J. Butler, and The Young Men’s Leadership Academy at Eugene J. Butler.
Read MoreHonoring the legacy of Eugene J. Butler
8/4/2015
Eugene J. Butler is a household name for many in Jacksonville. Butler was principal of Matthew William Gilbert Junior Senior High School, originally known as the Franklin Street Public School, and a beloved educator in the community.
As the school year approaches, the school board is voting today to officially change the name of the school to The Young Women’s Leadership Academy at Eugene J. Butler, and The Young Men’s Leadership Academy at Eugene J. Butler.
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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