Why the state should suspend school grades for one year
10/7/2014
In today's guest op-ed in the Florida Times-Union, we offered support for the growing call to suspend school grades for one year. Keep reading to see why a pause in school grades will actually strengthen the state's accountability system - not weaken it - and what YOU can do to take action.
Read More$5 Million in Grants Awarded to Duval County Public Schools to Improve Mental Health and Positive Behavior Support
10/3/2014
Over the past year DCPS has worked hand in hand with community partners and national experts to design a better way to serve students with mental health and behavioral challenges. The STRIVE project, set to improve the school climate in the Duval Transformation Office (DTO) schools within the Ribault, Raines, and Jackson feeder patterns will implement a multi-tiered behavioral framework which will provide staff with universal professional development and targeted technical assistance.
Continue reading to learn more.
Read More$5 Million in Grants Awarded to Duval County Public Schools to Improve Mental Health and Positive Behavior Support
10/3/2014
Over the past year DCPS has worked hand in hand with community partners and national experts to design a better way to serve students with mental health and behavioral challenges. The STRIVE project, set to improve the school climate in the Duval Transformation Office (DTO) schools within the Ribault, Raines, and Jackson feeder patterns will implement a multi-tiered behavioral framework which will provide staff with universal professional development and targeted technical assistance.
Continue reading to learn more.
Read MoreStarts today! Vote in the Lightning Round and make one classroom’s dreams come true
9/26/2014
This fall, you have the power to change that with just one click. Our new PowerUP Jax Lightning Round starts today and runs through October 10. It's a contest among four innovative PowerUP Jax projects, all chosen for their innovative teaching practices and impact on student engagement.
Read more to see how you can help a local teacher win a $250 PowerUP Jax award!
Read MoreMoving public education forward on October 6
9/22/2014
Join us for a special kickoff event, the ONE by ONE Community Meeting focused on the Quality Education for All Fund! The Quality Education for All Fund is getting started this year, and community input and action are crucial. This five-year, $50 million locally-based initiative aims to invest where it's needed most.
Sign up for our upcoming event!
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