Moving public education forward on October 6
9/22/2014
Join us for a special kickoff event, the ONE by ONE Community Meeting focused on the Quality Education for All Fund! The Quality Education for All Fund is getting started this year, and community input and action are crucial. This five-year, $50 million locally-based initiative aims to invest where it's needed most.
Sign up for our upcoming event!
Read MoreLeadership opportunities for young girls
9/15/2014
Gaining leadership skills is important for young girls as they academically progress from elementary, middle and high school.
Continue reading to learn about two local nonprofits with current leadership opportunities.
Read More
Leadership opportunities for young girls
9/15/2014
Gaining leadership skills is important for young girls as they academically progress from elementary, middle and high school.
Continue reading to learn about two local nonprofits with current leadership opportunities.
Read More
The Florida Art Education Association names Dr. Vitti as "2014-2015 Superintendent of the Year"
9/12/2014
Under Dr. Nikolai Vitti's leadership the district has emphasized art education with equitable funding by ensuring that 106 elementary schools have at least one full-time art and music teacher. Also, there's an art or music program in every Duval County middle or high school.
Continue reading to learn about the district's commitment to educating the whole child.
Read MoreThe Florida Art Education Association names Dr. Vitti as "2014-2015 Superintendent of the Year"
9/12/2014
Under Dr. Nikolai Vitti's leadership the district has emphasized art education with equitable funding by ensuring that 106 elementary schools have at least one full-time art and music teacher. Also, there's an art or music program in every Duval County middle or high school.
Continue reading to learn about the district's commitment to educating the whole child.
Read More
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