New student code of conduct: A different approach to discipline

8/24/2015

Apryl ShackelfordGuest blogger Apryl Shackelford shares her perspective on changes to the Student Code of Conduct. The changes seek to improve punishment policies for repeat offenders and ensure victims who engage in self defense are not punished wrongly.

Continue reading for more information and review the new Student Code of Conduct today.

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Five things you need to know about this school year

8/24/2015

Today was the first day of school for students in Duval County, and by all accounts it was a smooth one. This is set to be an exciting school year — here are five things you should know as school gets under way.

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Elevating Student Voice

8/19/2015

On August 12, 17 Jacksonville Association of Governing Students (JAGS) student leaders came to the Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF) office prepared to kick their senior years off with a bang! Continue reading for a full recap of our discussion and learn about our plans to elevate student voice this school year.

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August 24 — start your child's school year off strong

8/17/2015

Duval County Public Schools’ “Public Education Strong” campaign continues to gain national attention. Continue reading to learn more about the award-winning campaign and share your families plan for the first week of school!

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Sharing teachers' perspectives at The Florida Times-Union Editorial Board

8/11/2015

Last week, members of our Teacher Roundtable Steering Committee visited The Florida Times-Union at the invitation of Editorial Page Editor Mike Clark to talk with the paper's Editorial Board.

Keep reading to learn more about how teachers are speaking out through the Teacher Roundtable!

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DID YOU KNOW?

 

93%

of public schools in Duval County earned an "A," "B," or "C" in 2021-2022.