How 2013 Duval County Teacher of the Year Finalists used their $1,000 grants this school year
4/28/2014
Last month Duval County celebrated 161 outstanding teachers at the annual EDDY Awards. The five finalists (Amanda Dyal, Jessica von Eiff, Iris Caro, Carol Wright and Joseph Frencl) all received a $1,000.00 grant from the Duval County Rotaries for use in their classroom or school. As we usher in the new teachers of the year, let's take a look back at how the 2013 finalists used their grant funds to benefit their students.
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Read MoreFirst budget proposal presented to school board
4/25/2014
Superintendent Nikolai Vitti presented a budget proposal to the Duval County School Board at a Friday morning workshop.
Keep reading for the presentation slides and a look at highlights of the discussion.
Read MoreFirst budget proposal presented to school board
4/25/2014
Superintendent Nikolai Vitti presented a budget proposal to the Duval County School Board at a Friday morning workshop.
Keep reading for the presentation slides and a look at highlights of the discussion.
Read MoreFirst budget proposal presented to school board
4/25/2014
Superintendent Nikolai Vitti presented a budget proposal to the Duval County School Board at a Friday morning workshop.
Keep reading for the presentation slides and a look at highlights of the discussion.
Read MoreFirst budget proposal presented to school board
4/25/2014
Superintendent Nikolai Vitti presented a budget proposal to the Duval County School Board at a Friday morning workshop.
Keep reading for the presentation slides and a look at highlights of the discussion.
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