#TFA25: Teach For America grows up
2/8/2016
From the start, it was clear that the 25th Anniversary Summit of Teach For America was going to be different. The organization, which has grown into one of the most successful and influential forces in improving public education in America's urban centers, has been facing increasing criticism for being elitist and tone-deaf. Trey Csar, a 2002 Houston alumnus of Teach For America, shares how we can rise together for every child.
Read MoreFive finalists announced for 2016 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year
2/5/2016
Five exceptional public school educators today were named finalists for the 2016 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year.
The finalists were selected by a committee of educators, community members and business leaders from a preliminary round of semi-finalists. All five will be on stage at the 25th Anniversary EDDY Awards on Saturday, March 12, where one will be named 2016 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year.
Keep reading to learn more about the finalists!
Read MoreFive finalists announced for 2016 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year
2/5/2016
Five exceptional public school educators today were named finalists for the 2016 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year.
The finalists were selected by a committee of educators, community members and business leaders from a preliminary round of semi-finalists. All five will be on stage at the 25th Anniversary EDDY Awards on Saturday, March 12, where one will be named 2016 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year.
Keep reading to learn more about the finalists!
Read MoreUpdate: Young Lawyers Section awarded for Ribault High mentoring program
2/4/2016
You may recall, this fall we shared how the Jacksonville Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section and the D.W. Perkins Bar Association partnered with the Jacksonville Public Education Fund and Duval County Public Schools to create a mentoring program that connects students from Jean Ribault High School to young lawyers. Continue reading to learn more about the young lawyer's recent award!
Read MoreUpdate: Young Lawyers Section awarded for Ribault High mentoring program
2/4/2016
You may recall, this fall we shared how the Jacksonville Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section and the D.W. Perkins Bar Association partnered with the Jacksonville Public Education Fund and Duval County Public Schools to create a mentoring program that connects students from Jean Ribault High School to young lawyers. Continue reading to learn more about the young lawyer's recent award!
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