Know before you vote: What does the school board do?
7/29/2016
Every two years, voters go to the polls to vote for members Duval County School Board. But too often, these races are overshadowed by presidential, gubernatorial, and even other, more prominent local races. That’s why we work with a coalition of nonpartisan, nonprofit organizations to raise awareness about the importance of school board elections, and to inform voters about their choices through a questionnaire and candidate forums. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions that we hear as we have been doing this over the last several election cycles.
Read MoreKnow before you vote: What does the school board do?
7/29/2016
Every two years, voters go to the polls to vote for members Duval County School Board. But too often, these races are overshadowed by presidential, gubernatorial, and even other, more prominent local races. That’s why we work with a coalition of nonpartisan, nonprofit organizations to raise awareness about the importance of school board elections, and to inform voters about their choices through a questionnaire and candidate forums. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions that we hear as we have been doing this over the last several election cycles.
Read MoreJAX Chamber Teacher Fellowship Program connects teachers, students to workplace skills
7/27/2016
Guest blogger Beth Pupke is the Workforce Development Coordinator at JAXUSA, a division of JAX Chamber. JAXUSA partners with JAX Chamber every year for the JAX Chamber Teacher Fellowship Program, which allows teachers to visit companies around town and see how their subject area is being applied in the workforce. Beth gives us some insights into what teachers learned during this year’s Teacher Fellowship Program!
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JAX Chamber Teacher Fellowship Program connects teachers, students to workplace skills
7/27/2016
Guest blogger Beth Pupke is the Workforce Development Coordinator at JAXUSA, a division of JAX Chamber. JAXUSA partners with JAX Chamber every year for the JAX Chamber Teacher Fellowship Program, which allows teachers to visit companies around town and see how their subject area is being applied in the workforce. Beth gives us some insights into what teachers learned during this year’s Teacher Fellowship Program!
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PowerUP Jax grants seed creativity and innovation
7/26/2016
PowerUP Jax grants are an easy way for teachers to earn $500 towards an innovative and creative project for their classroom. Take a look below at a few of last year's winners.
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