DCPS students speak to school board candidates about their priorities for public education
7/9/2018
Guest blogger Brianna Paul is a summer fellow at JPEF where, through a partnership with the Southern Education Foundation Initiative, she is working on important research, advocacy and educational issues. Paul recently graduated from Bethune-Cookman University majoring in Liberal Studies with a minor in Exceptional Student Education and Psychology. Paul’s long-term goals include serving as a classroom teacher, becoming an Educational Policy Analyst and creating a non-profit organization that provides girls from underserved communities with opportunities for educational and professional growth, resources and advancement.
Read MoreDCPS students speak to school board candidates about their priorities for public education
7/9/2018
Guest blogger Brianna Paul is a summer fellow at JPEF where, through a partnership with the Southern Education Foundation Initiative, she is working on important research, advocacy and educational issues. Paul recently graduated from Bethune-Cookman University majoring in Liberal Studies with a minor in Exceptional Student Education and Psychology. Paul’s long-term goals include serving as a classroom teacher, becoming an Educational Policy Analyst and creating a non-profit organization that provides girls from underserved communities with opportunities for educational and professional growth, resources and advancement.
Read MoreReflection on Leadership Transition
6/29/2018
Leadership is a critical component of ensuring high quality schools. The Duval County School Board is that leader for more than 125,000 students each year. Election season is upon us, and three school board seats will be filled this November.
Read MoreReflection on Leadership Transition
6/29/2018
Leadership is a critical component of ensuring high quality schools. The Duval County School Board is that leader for more than 125,000 students each year. Election season is upon us, and three school board seats will be filled this November.
Read MoreJPEF shares research on Duval's young Black males, urges community responsibility
6/27/2018
In an effort to bring the community together to explore issues and challenges facing our city, Florida State College at Jacksonville in partnership with the Rashean Mathis Foundation, hosted an event last week for its Bridging the Divide initiative. Dr. Kimberly Allen, Director of Data and Research for Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF), was invited to summarize her research about the well-being of African-American males in Jacksonville.
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