Duval's graduation rate goes up, outpacing state and other districts
12/11/2013
Today we received some great news about Duval County Public Schools' graduation rate. Under the relatively new federal calculation, Duval County's 4-year graduation rate is up to 72.1 percent, up from 67.7 percent just last year!
Keep reading to learn more about how this jump outpaced the state, and see which schools had the biggest gains.
Read MoreEmpower Duval County teachers on #GivingTuesday!
12/2/2013
We're starting #GivingTuesday early! December 3 is the second annual #GivingTuesday but we're in the spirit of giving thanks - especially to our Duval County public school teachers!
Keep reading to learn how you can empower teachers by making a contribution on PowerUP Jax.
Read MoreEmpower Duval County teachers on #GivingTuesday!
12/2/2013
We're starting #GivingTuesday early! December 3 is the second annual #GivingTuesday but we're in the spirit of giving thanks - especially to our Duval County public school teachers!
Keep reading to learn how you can empower teachers by making a contribution on PowerUP Jax.
Read MoreThe ONE by ONE Convention is back!
11/30/2013
Mark your calendar for Saturday, January 18, 2014 - that's when the Second Annual ONE by ONE Convention takes place, and we want YOU to be a part of this amazing day.
Keep reading to learn more.
Read MoreThe ONE by ONE Convention is back!
11/30/2013
Mark your calendar for Saturday, January 18, 2014 - that's when the Second Annual ONE by ONE Convention takes place, and we want YOU to be a part of this amazing day.
Keep reading to learn more.
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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