Jax Shines initiative gains momentum and national recognition

10/24/2016

The Jax Shines Coalition for Afterschool and Summer Learning continues to gain momentum and national recognition. The Jax Shines report was featured on the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA), just months after White House officials announced they would be partnering with NSLA and other organizations to launch the Summer Opportunity Project. 

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Jax Shines initiative gains momentum and national recognition

10/24/2016

The Jax Shines Coalition for Afterschool and Summer Learning continues to gain momentum and national recognition. The Jax Shines report was featured on the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA), just months after White House officials announced they would be partnering with NSLA and other organizations to launch the Summer Opportunity Project. 

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Jacksonville Public Education Fund team spends morning volunteering with local nonprofit, Dignity U Wear

10/19/2016

Each year, the Jacksonville Public Education Fund team conducts a day of service to give back to the community in a different way. This year, we volunteered with Dignity U Wear, an organization interested in removing a barrier to education by providing new clothing to school children. We believe that all students can achieve at high levels when provided with, not just high-quality instruction, but also high-quality community support. 

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Jacksonville Public Education Fund team spends morning volunteering with local nonprofit, Dignity U Wear

10/19/2016

Each year, the Jacksonville Public Education Fund team conducts a day of service to give back to the community in a different way. This year, we volunteered with Dignity U Wear, an organization interested in removing a barrier to education by providing new clothing to school children. We believe that all students can achieve at high levels when provided with, not just high-quality instruction, but also high-quality community support. 

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Twenty Duval County Public School teachers awarded $500 PowerUP Jax innovation grant

10/17/2016

Jacksonville Public Education Fund along with lead sponsor, Community First Cares Foundation, the charitable arm of Community First Credit Union, announce the recipients of 20 PowerUP Jax innovation grants to public school teachers in Duval County. Each recipient will receive a $500 grant to support their classroom projects.

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DID YOU KNOW?

 

93%

of public schools in Duval County earned an "A," "B," or "C" in 2021-2022.