April 17, 2020- It’s School Therapist, Yolla Bailey’s job to counsel students on a daily basis. Bailey says going through this season of challenges with the Coronavirus is a different experience, but now students are opening up more. “Especially with everything going on, they’re at home, they can’t go out, they can’t see their friends, […]
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April 17, 2020 – Earlier today, Duval County Public Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene shared with seniors that traditional graduation ceremonies could not be held in May due to safety concerns among the Covid-19 pandemic. However, following significant student feedback, the district chose to begin planning for ceremonies to be held this summer in July. […]
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April 15, 2020 – Bedtime stories. Spirit gear. Messages of hope. They’re just some of the methods members of the Team Duval community are using to maintain positive school cultures in our online learning environment. To learn more about how educators are engaging students and families, we checked with three schools recently recognized by the state […]
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April 14, 2020 – Kept geographically apart by a global health pandemic, musical theater students at Douglas Anderson showed they remained united in heart through a widely-shared music video that put their love for music, theater and their school community on display. Now, students and Director of Musical Theatre Joe Kemper are sharing what led […]
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April 13, 2020 – What would normally be a time for Prom, Grad Bash, and other senior-year activities has turned into cancellations, and a lot of uncertainty for the Class of 2020. The disappointment felt by Duval’s seniors is not lost on the school community. In a message to the Class of 2020, Superintendent Dr. […]
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April 7, 2020 – More than 35,000 new children’s books have been made available to elementary school students in what is just the latest example of a school community partner stepping up for Duval’s children. Over the course of last week, local nonprofit READ USA worked with district staff to distribute the books to the […]
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April 7, 2020- Anxiety, stress and fear are just some of the reactions children and adults may face as they endure the Covid-19 season. While these reactions are normal, they can eat away at our mental wellness says Director of Behavioral Health Katrina Taylor. In the video above, Taylor offers several very simple tips to help […]
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April 6, 2020 – Children love to ask why. There are times when you may not have the answers. Especially when it comes to online learning, and the unique circumstances which we all find ourselves these days. We have a trusted companion to help children. DJ, Duval County Public Schools’ endearing, four-legged mascot, has the […]
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April 6, 2020 – It’s story time with your favorite Duval celebrity! On Monday, the district launched the Duval HomeRoom Celebrity Reading Room. Visit to see some of Duval’s most well-known faces read their favorite children’s books. This includes media personalities, athletes and city and community leaders. Play video above to see Superintendent Dr. […]
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April 2, 2020 – The shift from school-based learning to home-based learning has been an interesting — and sometimes challenging — experience for all of us. We’re inspired by the support schools, teachers, parents, and students are sharing with one another through this uncharted territory. To lend a helping hand, we’ve consulted with our Chief […]
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