Florida receives positive news for English Language Learners
1/7/2015
As 2014 came to a close, the U.S. Department of Education granted the state of Florida flexibility in the assessment of English Language Learners (ELLs). The Department's announcement will allow the state's ELLs to be enrolled in a U.S. school for two years before their assessment scores are counted as part of their school's grade.
Continue reading to learn more about this great success.
Read MoreThe last Discover Duval Schools tour of 2014
1/7/2015
One of our staff members, Lauren shares her experience on a Discover Duval Schools tour to Joseph Stilwell Military Leadership Academy. Having recently relocated to Jacksonville, she was excited to learn more about the various educational opportunities in Jacksonville in an interactive way.
Continue reading to learn more and sign up for an upcoming tour!
Read MoreGuest Post: Here's why you should attend the Third Annual ONE by ONE Convention
1/7/2015
For the third year, hundreds of diverse community members will be allowed the opportunity to have their voices be heard. We will all be in the same room, with one common goal in mind; to move public education forward in our city.
Hear from Allisha Bauman, Community Advisory Team member and one of the emcees for the upcoming convention.
Read MoreFlorida receives positive news for English Language Learners
1/7/2015
As 2014 came to a close, the U.S. Department of Education granted the state of Florida flexibility in the assessment of English Language Learners (ELLs). The Department's announcement will allow the state's ELLs to be enrolled in a U.S. school for two years before their assessment scores are counted as part of their school's grade.
Continue reading to learn more about this great success.
Read MoreOur picks for the top 5 education stories of 2014 — what do you think?
12/30/2014
What were the top 5 local education stories for 2014? And what were our most-read blog posts of the last year?
Keep reading to find out and share your thoughts!
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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