School Leadership Initiative: A look back at our pilot year
It wasn't the year we expected.
7/20/2020
As COVID-19 shut down school buildings, JPEF was proud to support four exceptional principals just as their jobs became more challenging than ever.
Read MoreJPEF President Rachael Tutwiler Fortune speaks out on race and education
Community leaders share their thoughts on racism in a series of columns in the Florida Times-Union. Read all four columns below.
7/12/2020
JPEF President Rachael Tutwiler Fortune shares her reflections on racial justice and education, along with our partners at Florida Blue, the First Coast YMCA and Operation New Hope. Read all four columns here.
Read MoreSpecial Fund Allows Community Members to Support the Renaming of Public Schools
DCPS and JPEF are partnering to provide an opportunity for community members to support the renaming of public schools.
7/7/2020
On June 16, the Duval County School Board voted unanimously, 7-0, to begin the renaming process for six public schools whose names honor Confederate leaders.
Read MoreMeet the Team: Dryden Mills, Senior Associate
Dryden works to support JPEF's strategic initiatives to bring best practices to parents, teachers, and principals.
6/30/2020
Welcome to the team, Dryden!
Read MoreAnnouncing the launch of the Wolfburg Fund for Social Justice in Education
Brian and Jake Wolfburg established the Fund at JPEF to support educators advancing social justice.
6/23/2020
The Fund is launching with an exciting professional learning opportunity for teachers and their students: The Wolfburg Fellowship.
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