Jacksonville Public Education Fund researchers analyze county’s seventeen largest free and low-cost afterschool and summer learning providers
9/26/2016
For Jacksonville to reach its full potential as a city, we must build a citywide system so that all children have the opportunity to learn and grow, preparing them to succeed in the future. Afterschool and summer learning programs can provide the time and experiences for children to develop vital skills that will give them a competitive advantage in the workforce and improve their educational outcomes. Researchers from the Jacksonville Public Education Fund undertook an analysis of Duval County’s seventeen largest free and low-cost afterschool and summer learning providers to look for patterns in enrollment, communities served, cost and funding, program focus and student demographics.
Read MoreJax Shines unveils new action plan to improve quality of Afterschool and Summer Learning programs
9/22/2016
Our world is changing. Preparing students for the workforce requires more emphasis on critical thinking, complex problem solving, collaboration and applied knowledge in real-world settings. Afterschool and summer learning programs can provide the time and experiences for children to develop these vital skills that are proven to improve academic performance, school attendance, health, wellness and behavior.
Read MoreJax Shines unveils new action plan to improve quality of Afterschool and Summer Learning programs
9/22/2016
Our world is changing. Preparing students for the workforce requires more emphasis on critical thinking, complex problem solving, collaboration and applied knowledge in real-world settings. Afterschool and summer learning programs can provide the time and experiences for children to develop these vital skills that are proven to improve academic performance, school attendance, health, wellness and behavior.
Read MoreJPEF and community partners announce support for superintendent and school board
9/21/2016
Today, the Jacksonville Public Education Fund, along with several key members of the business, nonprofit and philanthropic community announced their support for the Duval County School Board and the superintendent.
Read MoreJPEF and community partners announce support for superintendent and school board
9/21/2016
Today, the Jacksonville Public Education Fund, along with several key members of the business, nonprofit and philanthropic community announced their support for the Duval County School Board and the superintendent.
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