#GivingTuesday: Powering the potential of our community’s voice
11/30/2015
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11/30/2015
Our research wouldn't be possible without support from individuals like you. This #GivingTuesday, send a message that accurate information matters — make a contribution today!
Read More9th Annual NEFL Advocacy Training: New partnerships, inspiring stories and tips for success
11/24/2015
The Jacksonville Public Education Fund was honored to partner with Healthy Start Coalition, the Jacksonville Kids Coalition and United Way of Northeast Florida and the Jacksonville Children's Commission for the 9th Annual Advocacy Training on November 10.
That's why we're excited to share Erin Addington of Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition summary of their annual advocacy workshop held each year for child-serving agencies in the region. We're thankful for meaningful collaborations that will help volunteers and nonprofit professionals become better advocates.
Read More9th Annual NEFL Advocacy Training: New partnerships, inspiring stories and tips for success
11/24/2015
The Jacksonville Public Education Fund was honored to partner with Healthy Start Coalition, the Jacksonville Kids Coalition and United Way of Northeast Florida and the Jacksonville Children's Commission for the 9th Annual Advocacy Training on November 10.
That's why we're excited to share Erin Addington of Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition summary of their annual advocacy workshop held each year for child-serving agencies in the region. We're thankful for meaningful collaborations that will help volunteers and nonprofit professionals become better advocates.
Read More#TeachStrong: National education organizations rally together to elevate the teaching profession
11/20/2015
About a week ago, a group of national education organizations launched a new social media campaign to elevate the teaching profession called #TeachStrong. The effort, while long overdue, is notable for being a diverse coalition of organizations that often disagree with each other, including Teach For America, Educators for Excellence, TNTP and others, along with the nation’s two largest teacher’s unions — the AFT and NEA.
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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