How does free and reduced lunch work?
7/7/2016
Recently, we published an Issue Review, in which free and reduced-price lunches were an important measurement for understanding the socio-economic structure of Duval public schools. In the process, we received some questions about free and reduced lunches like, “Is this data from the state the same as what the district reports?”, “What makes students eligible for free and reduced lunch?”, and “Is free and reduced lunch rate the same as the poverty rate?” Some answers we knew, some we didn’t. Wondering why some information was so difficult to find, we dug deeper to create a brief description of free and reduced lunch and how it functions.
Read MoreHow does free and reduced lunch work?
7/7/2016
Recently, we published an Issue Review, in which free and reduced-price lunches were an important measurement for understanding the socio-economic structure of Duval public schools. In the process, we received some questions about free and reduced lunches like, “Is this data from the state the same as what the district reports?”, “What makes students eligible for free and reduced lunch?”, and “Is free and reduced lunch rate the same as the poverty rate?” Some answers we knew, some we didn’t. Wondering why some information was so difficult to find, we dug deeper to create a brief description of free and reduced lunch and how it functions.
Read MoreFree Pecha Kucha event will explore the question, "What makes a great teacher?"
7/6/2016
What makes a great teacher? It's not as simple as you think. The Jacksonville Public Education Fund and PB&J Jacksonville present an evening of high-energy speakers who are passionate about public education and with a wide variety of perspectives and answers to this question. Come to be inspired and energized by students, teachers and advocates, all with a different take on what makes a great educator.
Keep reading to learn more and RSVP.
Read MoreFree Pecha Kucha event will explore the question, "What makes a great teacher?"
7/6/2016
What makes a great teacher? It's not as simple as you think. The Jacksonville Public Education Fund and PB&J Jacksonville present an evening of high-energy speakers who are passionate about public education and with a wide variety of perspectives and answers to this question. Come to be inspired and energized by students, teachers and advocates, all with a different take on what makes a great educator.
Keep reading to learn more and RSVP.
Read More2016 School Board Elections Coalition forms to educate community
7/1/2016
Guest blogger Latasha Myers is an intern at the Jacksonville Public Education Fund for the summer. She is working with coalition partners to make the public aware of the Duval County School Board Elections and inform the community about the candidates that are running.
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