Encouraging others to Discover Duval Schools
2/19/2015
Last week, I went on another Discover Duval Schools Tour and again, I was impressed with what I saw being taught in Duval public schools. Have I been impressed with every school I've visited? No. But I can tell when I walk in a school which schools are just talking and I do the walking and the schools that "walk the talk."
Hear from guest blogger, Kathy Poe on why you should join the upcoming school tours too.
Read MoreEncouraging others to Discover Duval Schools
2/19/2015
Last week, I went on another Discover Duval Schools Tour and again, I was impressed with what I saw being taught in Duval public schools. Have I been impressed with every school I've visited? No. But I can tell when I walk in a school which schools are just talking and I do the walking and the schools that "walk the talk."
Hear from guest blogger, Kathy Poe on why you should join the upcoming school tours too.
Read MoreA Visit to Raines High School
2/13/2015
On Wednesday, February 4, I spent an informative few hours on a Discover Duval Schools visit to Raines High School which really opened my eyes to the many different initiatives going on in Duval County Public Schools to help students achieve and be successful, either prepared for college or a career.
Cindy Edelman, one of our Board Members shares her experience at a local public school!
Read MoreA Visit to Raines High School
2/13/2015
On Wednesday, February 4, I spent an informative few hours on a Discover Duval Schools visit to Raines High School which really opened my eyes to the many different initiatives going on in Duval County Public Schools to help students achieve and be successful, either prepared for college or a career.
Cindy Edelman, one of our Board Members shares her experience at a local public school!
Read MoreONE by ONE Delegate shares her highlights from this year's conventions
2/11/2015
I am impressed at all the work that has been done to help students in Duval County Public Schools succeed. There are so many programs and organizations that are guiding students in the right direction.
Guest Blogger, Melanie Black shares her highlights and takeaways about the convention.
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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