We stand with the families of Marjory Stoneman Douglas
2/16/2018
In light of Wednesday's tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County, Florida, and the other 17 school shootings that have occurred in 2018, the need for policy change at the federal and state levels remains clearly urgent.
Read MoreGUEST POST: MLK Day of Service Brings Attention to the Northside, Calls for Jacksonville Pride
2/5/2018
Clayton Levins is the Manager of Community Affairs for the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce and a JPEF Public Ed Ambassador. He attended the Public Ed Ambassadors community meeting and shares his reflections below.
Read MoreStephanie Bellino named 2018 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year
2/2/2018
Stephanie Bellino was named the 2018 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year tonight at the 27th Annual EDDY Awards. Bellino, a fifth-grade reading teacher at Garden City Elementary, was selected by a committee of volunteers from nominees from 177 public schools.
Read MoreHow is teacher quality measured?
1/23/2018
But how do we know a teacher is high quality? A multi-measure evaluation system is the best way to get a more accurate picture of quality and the impact that teachers are having in the classroom.
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