School Board votes to close 3 schools in 2025-2026 school year
Three additional schools are set to close in 2026
11/13/2024
Appreciate Teachers, Before It's Too Late
10/4/2024
A friend of mine has been teaching fine arts for nearly a decade. His passion for the subject is undeniable, and like many teachers in specialized fields, he cares deeply about his work—often more than most of his students. So, you can imagine the immense joy he felt when one of his former students emailed him, sharing how a single lesson he taught changed the course of her life. That one message carried a value far beyond words, a reminder that teachers can have a life-changing impact. Yet, despite moments like these, according to Gallup, only 25% of teachers say they’ve received recognition for their work in the last seven days.
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How one parent used skills learned in Parents Who Lead to restart school PTA
10/4/2024
Cindy Edelman Excellence in Teaching Fellows apply lessons from Finland to classrooms
Visit to Finland schools highlights importance of play in learning
9/11/2024
The Cindy Edelman Excellence in Teaching Fellowship is an unprecedented opportunity for K-12 Duval County public school teachers to elevate their teaching careers through a professional development activity of their choosing.
The team (Kimberly Parker, Jesica Pearce, and Jenifer Straley) traveled to Finland, which has an exemplary public school system with a whole-child approach to learning, to participate in the LIFE 2024 Shadowing Experience, which featured educators from six continents and 27 countries.
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President’s Corner: Reflecting on High School Graduation in a Pandemic
JPEF President Rachael Tutwiler Fortune shares her thoughts as the parent of a senior.
High school graduation has been a recurring theme in the life of JPEF President Rachael Tutwiler Fortune. In a new Q&A, Rachael shared what high school graduation means to her, and offered some words of inspiration for fellow parents who are w ...Read More
Half-penny sales tax will go on the ballot in fall 2020
Education advocates reacted to the news by saying they'll support the sales tax.
“This is a long-awaited historic moment in Duval County,” said JPEF President Rachael Tutwiler Fortune. “Our students need 21st century schools, and our independent research has shown that 78.5 percent of Duval County residents support ...Read More
Education Innovator Speaks in Jacksonville about What Students Need to Succeed in the 21st Century
JPEF also celebrated 10 years of impact and launched a new School Leadership Initiative.
Dr. Tony Wagner, an internationally acclaimed author and education innovator, shared a thought-provoking message about the future of education with more than 350 education and community leaders today as the keynote speaker of the Jacksonville Publ ...Read More