See all five teacher of the year finalists interviewed on Channel 4!
3/30/2016
More than 900 community members gathered for the 25th Anniversary of the EDDY Awards on March 12 for the annual celebration to elevate the teaching profession! In case you missed it, one of the EDDY Awards sponsors WJXT Channel 4 News interviewed the 2016 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year finalists live from Monday, March 7 to Friday, March 11.
Read MoreThe Power of a Good Conversation
3/28/2016
Community Mobilization Director, Maira Martelo shares that the critical element to make community conversations actionable are the questions we use to frame the dialogue. At the Jacksonville Public Education Fund, we use a kitchen table conversation format that requires diverse voices being represented.
Learn more about ONE by ONE community led conversations taking place now.
Read MoreWhat Duval County parents and students said about the proposed uniform policy
3/24/2016
In January, we covered the Duval County Public Schools proposed uniform policy and community engagement efforts to gather input from different stakeholders. On March 4, Duval County School Board members and Superintendent Nikolai Vitti held a workshop with the uniform policy, governance and budget on the agenda. Continue reading to review survey results from Duval County parents, students and principals too.
Read MoreThe power of a good principal
3/22/2016
After many years of helping our children achieve their highest potential, Dr. Sylvia Johnson is retiring as the principal of West Riverside Elementary School, one of the hidden gems in our district. Continue reading to learn about the power of a good principal.
Read MoreSweeping school choice bill passes — key components and what's next
3/21/2016
After months of revisions and compromises, a controversial bill that covers a variety of school choice topics was passed by the Florida legislature on its final day of session. The bill has some important implications for two areas in particular: open enrollment and charter school funding.
Keep reading to learn more.
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