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Duval County Parents Begin Intensive Advocacy Training Program

Now in its third year, the program has made a dramatic impact in Duval County, as graduates have led successful community projects on implicit bias, special education and many other issues.

2/10/2021

A diverse cohort of 16 parents has been selected to participate in Parents Who Lead, an intensive program on civic leadership that teaches parents how to be effective advocates for children.

Words of wisdom from the 2021 Duval County Teacher of the Year: 'We turned 2020 into the best of times'

2/8/2021

Jim Schmitt, who teaches global perspectives and history at Mandarin High School, is the 2021 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year. Here is his message.

Words of wisdom from the 2021 Duval County Teacher of the Year: 'We turned 2020 into the best of times'

2/8/2021

Jim Schmitt, who teaches global perspectives and history at Mandarin High School, is the 2021 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year. Here is his message.

Jim Schmitt of Mandarin High is 2021 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year

Mr. Schmitt was announced as the winner live on WJXT/Channel 4 at the 30th Annual EDDY Awards.

1/27/2021

Schmitt teaches U.S. History and Global Perspectives, inspiring his students to become ‘world citizens.’

Jim Schmitt of Mandarin High is 2021 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year

Mr. Schmitt was announced as the winner live on WJXT/Channel 4 at the 30th Annual EDDY Awards.

1/27/2021

Schmitt teaches U.S. History and Global Perspectives, inspiring his students to become ‘world citizens.’