EDDYs Impact: Elevating and empowering teacher leaders
7/23/2019
JPEF has turned the EDDY Awards, Jacksonville’s teacher of the year celebration, into the yearlong EDDYs experience for Duval’s top teachers, designed to celebrate, elevate and empower teacher leaders and retain them in the classroom. Here's what Duval's top teachers said about the experience.
Read MoreFlorida Department of Education announces bonuses for teachers in high-needs public schools
7/18/2019
"Our research has shown that low pay is a major reason why Duval County teachers leave the classroom, and we believe we must recruit and retain great teachers in our struggling schools to help close the opportunity gap."
Read MoreFlorida Department of Education announces bonuses for teachers in high-needs public schools
7/18/2019
"Our research has shown that low pay is a major reason why Duval County teachers leave the classroom, and we believe we must recruit and retain great teachers in our struggling schools to help close the opportunity gap."
Read MoreSchool grades released: Duval County is a B district once again
In 2018-2019, Duval County was just four points from earning an A grade districtwide.
7/11/2019
This year, there were more A schools and fewer C schools in the district, while the number of D and F schools held steady.
Read MoreSchool grades released: Duval County is a B district once again
In 2018-2019, Duval County was just four points from earning an A grade districtwide.
7/11/2019
This year, there were more A schools and fewer C schools in the district, while the number of D and F schools held steady.
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