Volunteer Spotlight: Delisa shares why she's passionate about moving public education forward
4/28/2015
As Volunteer Appreciation month comes to end, we'd like to spotlight Delisa Turner. Delisa has volunteered with the organization for two years in various roles from recruiting volunteers to making swag bag stuffing a friendly competition!
Continue reading to learn about one of our stellar volunteers.
Read MoreThings you should know about School Advisory Councils
4/21/2015
It's my first year serving as a parent member of Merrill Road Elementary School Advisory Council (SAC). As the school year begins to slowly wind down, I reflect on how much I've learned by being an active participant. I'd like to share things that you should know about SACs.
Learn about the SAC's role and why you should get involved.
Read MoreDiscovering Mayport Elementary with community members and partners
4/20/2015
Principal DiMattia and her school administration has done such an amazing job with effective partnerships with organizations such as Blessings in a Backpack, Surf Riders, Cathedral Arts Project who are an essential part of the school's success.
Continue reading to learn more about upcoming Discover Duval School visits.
Read MoreDiscovering Mayport Elementary with community members and partners
4/20/2015
Principal DiMattia and her school administration has done such an amazing job with effective partnerships with organizations such as Blessings in a Backpack, Surf Riders, Cathedral Arts Project who are an essential part of the school's success.
Continue reading to learn more about upcoming Discover Duval School visits.
Read MoreONE by ONE, School by School upcoming volunteer opportunities
4/16/2015
Thinking about volunteering with your favorite organization? May it be mentoring youth, reading to Pre-K students or participating in career day. There are plenty of volunteer options with the Jacksonville Public Education Fund newest initiative titled ONE by ONE, School By School.
Continue reading to learn more about how you can get involved.
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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