ONE by ONE, the transformative power of public education
2/23/2015
The recent ONE by ONE Convention brought together educators, administrators, those in political office, clergy, community activists, parents and students; from elementary education to higher education, coming together in unity and solidarity to celebrate public education and the achievements of educators and administrators in Duval County Public Schools.
Local educator, William Jackson shares his thoughts on the transformative power of public education.
Read MoreONE by ONE, the transformative power of public education
2/23/2015
The recent ONE by ONE Convention brought together educators, administrators, those in political office, clergy, community activists, parents and students; from elementary education to higher education, coming together in unity and solidarity to celebrate public education and the achievements of educators and administrators in Duval County Public Schools.
Local educator, William Jackson shares his thoughts on the transformative power of public education.
Read MoreEncouraging others to Discover Duval Schools
2/19/2015
Last week, I went on another Discover Duval Schools Tour and again, I was impressed with what I saw being taught in Duval public schools. Have I been impressed with every school I've visited? No. But I can tell when I walk in a school which schools are just talking and I do the walking and the schools that "walk the talk."
Hear from guest blogger, Kathy Poe on why you should join the upcoming school tours too.
Read MoreEncouraging others to Discover Duval Schools
2/19/2015
Last week, I went on another Discover Duval Schools Tour and again, I was impressed with what I saw being taught in Duval public schools. Have I been impressed with every school I've visited? No. But I can tell when I walk in a school which schools are just talking and I do the walking and the schools that "walk the talk."
Hear from guest blogger, Kathy Poe on why you should join the upcoming school tours too.
Read MoreEncouraging others to Discover Duval Schools
2/19/2015
Last week, I went on another Discover Duval Schools Tour and again, I was impressed with what I saw being taught in Duval public schools. Have I been impressed with every school I've visited? No. But I can tell when I walk in a school which schools are just talking and I do the walking and the schools that "walk the talk."
Hear from guest blogger, Kathy Poe on why you should join the upcoming school tours too.
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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