2015 school grades released — but with only half of the usual component
2/12/2016
Today the Florida Department of Education released 2014-2015 school grades, nearly a year after the tests they are based on were administered. Because of the transition last school year to the Florida Standards (which outline what students need to know and be able to do in English language arts and math), these baseline school grades are based on the first administration of the new Florida Standards Assessment.
Read MoreSocial-Emotional Learning: A Systematic Change
2/11/2016
At the Fourth Annual ONE by ONE Convention, experts from different backgrounds shared resources and information with delegates. Kim Williams, the Chief Education Officer of Frameworks of Tampa Bay, Inc. along with her colleague Caitlin Simmons work together to teach young people to manage their emotions, develop healthy relationships, and make good decisions for academic, career, and personal success.
They achieve this goal by empowering youth through systemic change. Continue reading to learn more about their breakout session.
Read MoreONE by ONE Convention breakout session recap: Getting Young Children Ready for School
2/8/2016
Dr. Lampkin led the “Getting Young Children Ready for School” breakout session at the ONE by ONE Convention on January 23, helping to bring to life the passion Jacksonville’s community has for its youngest students. Learn more about the wealth of information and resources shared at the ONE by ONE Convention.
Read More#TFA25: Teach For America grows up
2/8/2016
From the start, it was clear that the 25th Anniversary Summit of Teach For America was going to be different. The organization, which has grown into one of the most successful and influential forces in improving public education in America's urban centers, has been facing increasing criticism for being elitist and tone-deaf. Trey Csar, a 2002 Houston alumnus of Teach For America, shares how we can rise together for every child.
Read MoreUpdate: Young Lawyers Section awarded for Ribault High mentoring program
2/4/2016
You may recall, this fall we shared how the Jacksonville Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section and the D.W. Perkins Bar Association partnered with the Jacksonville Public Education Fund and Duval County Public Schools to create a mentoring program that connects students from Jean Ribault High School to young lawyers. Continue reading to learn more about the young lawyer's recent award!
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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