Words of wisdom from the 2021 Duval County Teacher of the Year: 'We turned 2020 into the best of times'
2/8/2021
Jim Schmitt, who teaches global perspectives and history at Mandarin High School, is the 2021 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year. Here is his message.
Read MoreEDDY Awards 2021: Top five finalists interviewed on WJXT/Channel 4 Morning Show
The five teachers who are finalists for 2021 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year talked about their work and sources of inspiration as teachers.
1/25/2021
WJXT/Channel 4 is the media sponsor for the EDDY Awards, bringing the the program to viewers live all across the county on Jan. 27 at 12:30 PM.
Read More2021 Legislative Session: DCPS platform explained
Looking ahead to the spring session: What's at stake for schools?
1/11/2021
The big picture of this year's lawmaking session is COVID, COVID, COVID.
Read MoreTaking a 'beat' for teachers: JPEF Teacher Leadership Initiative creates space for reflection
JPEF's Teacher Leadership Initiative is helping teachers develop their leadership skills - and take a moment to reflect on their own well-being.
1/11/2021
How are teachers feeling in this moment?
Read MoreFive practices for equity in public schools
Exploring how to best support all students, no matter their background.
12/15/2020
Fellows in JPEF's School Leadership Initiative are learning to lead conversations about supporting all students to achieve excellent outcomes in their schools.
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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