Takeaways from the 2015 Generation W Conference
4/7/2015
It's always inspiring and empowering to attend Generation W, a women's leadership conference. As a young professional, I often explore the professional connections and partnerships others make to gain leadership experience.
Continue reading to learn about this annual women's leadership conference.
Read MoreAlarming data about Hispanic High School Students Mental health
4/6/2015
For a second year, the Jacksonville System of Care Initiative in conjunction with other partners organized the mental health event targeting the Hispanic/Latino community in Jacksonville. The event was called "Healthy families, healthy communities: Mental Health and the Hispanic/Latino (a) Community" and was directed both to mental health or primary care providers and the community at large.
Guest blogger Selena Webster-Bass and Maira Martelo, Community Mobilization Director share resources on a local initiative geared toward Hispanic families.
Read MoreSenate passes testing and accountability bill
4/2/2015
Today the Florida Senate passed a much talked about testing and accountability bill following hours of debate and several amendments.
Keep reading to learn what's in the bill - and what happens from here.
Read MoreONE by ONE Delegates raised concerns about the new Florida assessment
4/1/2015
The evening kicked off with a panel discussion about the new Florida Standards and the new assessment that included Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti, Duval County Council of PTAs President Margaret Godke, 2015 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year Kifimbo Holloway-Parnell, and Essence Duncan, President of the Jacksonville Association of Governing Students.
Learn more about the event and take action today!
Read MoreLocal educator, Shaun Bennett shares why he's passionate about public education
3/31/2015
Music teacher at Ortega Elementary, Shaun Bennett shares why he's passionate about public education and how he's thinking outside the box to get more resources into his classroom.
Continue reading to learn about his inspirational story.
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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