More are career and college ready, but significant gaps remain for students in Duval County, new report finds
5/7/2012
In less than a decade, 6 in 10 jobs in Florida will require some postsecondary education. How many students in Duval County are ready for that future? And what are our local schools doing to prepare more students for college and the workforce?
These are the questions tackled in the latest policy briefing, released today, from the Jacksonville Public Education Fund, "To Graduation and Beyond: College & career readiness in Duval County."
Read MoreScott Sowell is the 2012 Duval County Teacher of the Year!
3/8/2012
Dr. Scott Sowell was named the 2012 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year tonight at the 21st Annual EDDY Awards. Sowell, who teaches Advanced Placement Environmental Science and Forensic Science at Darnell-Cookman Middle/High School, was selected from five outstanding finalists.
Moran, Rapp will join Board of Directors
3/2/2012
The Jacksonville Public Education Fund gained two new members of its Board of Directors on Thursday, March 1, 2012. Audrey McKibbin Moran and Matthew Rapp have accepted their nomination to three-year terms as directors of the independent nonprofit organization.
Moran, Senior Vice President for Social Responsibility and Community Advocacy at Batpist Health of North Florida, replaces Carol Alexander, Executive Director of the Ritz Theatre and Museum, who completed her term in December. Rapp, Executive Director of THE PLAYERS Championship, will take over the seat of the late Ann Baker, philanthropist and community volunteer, who passed away in December.
Read MoreLetter to the Editor Regarding School Grades
2/23/2012
Cindy Edelman, Chairwoman of the Jacksonville Public Education Fund Board of Directors, and Tom Van Berkel, Chairman of the JAX Chamber Board of Directors, wrote the following letter to the editor of The Florida Times-Union regarding the changes to school grades amde by the state Board of Education.
Read MoreNew study to “Demystify School Funding” looks at Duval County Public Schools
12/15/2011
In 2011, the state of Florida cut 1.4 billion from public education; in Duval County, the board wrestled with a $91 million shortfall. Further reductions will make 2012 no easier. With the Florida Legislature less than a month away from its 2012 session, funding for public schools is at the top of the state agenda.
School funding is a volatile and emotional issue, and it is complicated. That's why today the Jacksonville Public Education Fund released a new policy paper, "Demystifying school funding: Where it comes from, how it's spent and what we can do to improve."
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