Lead Letter: Let's Work Together to Earn an A Grade for Duval Schools
8/13/2018
Rachael Tutwiler Fortune, Interim President of JPEF, wrote about why it's so important for the community to support public education in the Florida Times-Union on Sunday, Aug. 12.
Read MoreMeet the Team: Stephanie Garry Garfunkel, Director of Marketing and Communications
8/9/2018
Stephanie Garry Garfunkel was honored to join the Jacksonville Public Education Fund as Director of Marketing and Communications in July 2018.
Read MoreFirst Duval School Board Candidate Academy great learning opportunity
7/27/2018
On June 26, all candidates running for School Board for Districts 2, 4, and 6 had an opportunity to attend the first School Board Candidate Academy (Academy) hosted by the Jacksonville Public Education Fund. Sixteen of the 17 candidates participated. Duval School Board Candidate Academy is a new initiative of the Jacksonville Public Education Fund to connect candidates for Duval school board to important data and diverse community perspectives.
Read MoreE-Cubed Summer Fellows Spend Two Weeks Learning During Summer Break
7/27/2018
Celebrating and empowering great teachers increases retention rates and leads to more teachers feeling satisfied with their job. At Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF), we believe that honoring the incredible work of Duval County’s teachers is of the utmost importance.
Read MoreTransformational leadership and change in Duval
7/27/2018
Leaving the welcome reception for Dr. Greene, Duval County Public Schools’ new superintendent, I felt inspired and excited for Jacksonville’s future. The audience listened to Dr. Greene describe her “Team Duval” approach to involving the community in leading DCPS to become an “A” district.
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