Open Enrollment: What the research says and what you can do
3/24/2014
Superintendent Nikolai Vitti's proposed Open Enrollment policy would allow all students in the district to sign up to attend any school with available space in the district, regardless of their zoned "home" school.
This issue has generated a lot of conversation in the community. Our research team set out to learn all they could about similar Open Enrollment policies throughout the state of Florida and across the country.
Keep reading to download some of that research, and to learn how you can speak out about this issue.
Read MoreOpen Enrollment: What the research says and what you can do
3/24/2014
Superintendent Nikolai Vitti's proposed Open Enrollment policy would allow all students in the district to sign up to attend any school with available space in the district, regardless of their zoned "home" school.
This issue has generated a lot of conversation in the community. Our research team set out to learn all they could about similar Open Enrollment policies throughout the state of Florida and across the country.
Keep reading to download some of that research, and to learn how you can speak out about this issue.
Read MoreLearn about the DCPS Budget
3/21/2014
DCPS is offering citizens a unique opportunity to provide input into the annual budget development process with community budget forums in every district over the next several weeks. As advocates for transparency and citizen involvement we urge you to take advantage of these forums to learn about funding priorities directly from Dr. Vitti and School Board members and to weigh in on what is most important to you.
Continue to learn more.
Read MoreLearn about the DCPS Budget
3/21/2014
DCPS is offering citizens a unique opportunity to provide input into the annual budget development process with community budget forums in every district over the next several weeks. As advocates for transparency and citizen involvement we urge you to take advantage of these forums to learn about funding priorities directly from Dr. Vitti and School Board members and to weigh in on what is most important to you.
Continue to learn more.
Read MoreA lot to do and learn at the Family Expo
3/17/2014
On March 8, I had the pleasure of bringing my 8 year old daughter to the Family Expo at the Jacksonville Fairgounds hosted by Jax4Kids.com and Duval County Public Schools. Booths were set up indoors by various local vendors/organizations like Rebounderz, i9 Sports, YMCA, DCPS Parent Academy, and our very own Jacksonville Public Education Fund, to name a few.
Continue 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