Five finalists announced for 2017 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year
1/20/2017
Five exceptional public school educators were named finalists for the 2017 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year today. Keep reading to find out who they are!
Read MoreFive finalists announced for 2017 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year
1/20/2017
Five exceptional public school educators were named finalists for the 2017 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year today. Keep reading to find out who they are!
Read MoreDuval County Public School teacher awarded $1,000 Community First Innovation Prize
12/12/2016
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 12, 2016 —The Community First Cares Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Community First Credit Union, announces the recipient of the Community First Innovation Prize honoring creativity and innovation in classroom instruction in Duval County. Susan Burns will be honored with the Innovation Prize at the Jacksonville Public Education Fund’s 26th Annual EDDY Awards in February.
Read MoreTwenty Duval County Public School teachers awarded $500 PowerUP Jax innovation grant
10/17/2016
Jacksonville Public Education Fund along with lead sponsor, Community First Cares Foundation, the charitable arm of Community First Credit Union, announce the recipients of 20 PowerUP Jax innovation grants to public school teachers in Duval County. Each recipient will receive a $500 grant to support their classroom projects.
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.
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