Month: November 2020

Strategies for engaging preschool students

“Minds like sponges” – New class will teach early childhood learning tips

Nov. 12, 2020 – A child’s mind is like a sponge, says DCPS educator Sonya McSwain, and the earlier they begin soaking in math and literacy skills, the better.  It’s why McSwain, the district’s director of Early Childhood Learning, believes parents of pre-school aged children should listen to today’s virtual course on “Strategies for Engaging […]

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Stormy Weather Ahead

Schools switching to Duval HomeRoom for Thursday, Nov. 12

Nov. 11, 2020 – Tropical Storm ETA is expected to impact Duval County on Thursday, Nov. 12.  Duval County Public Schools is switching to online instruction through Duval HomeRoom. Parents and students: All classes for Thursday, Nov. 12, will be held online through Duval HomeRoom. Log in at https://duvalschoolsorg.sharepoint.com/sites/dhr. Elementary school classes will begin online at […]

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Duval HomeRoom graphic

Duval HomeRoom updates – 5 things families need to know

Nov. 5, 2020 – Duval HomeRoom is in its second quarter, and the district has identified five areas where adjustments need to be made to improve learning outcomes for students. These areas are assessments, testing, cameras, student information and teacher conferences. HomeRoom students and families are asked to read the information below carefully and contact […]

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Screenshot of DCPS COVID-19 Dashboard

District changing how it updates COVID-19 dashboard

Nov. 2, 2020 – Duval County Public Schools is making a change in how it updates its COVID-19 dashboard in order to accelerate the timing of COVID-19 notifications. Beginning  today, Duval County Public Schools will update its dashboard the day a new case reported to the district is confirmed. This will be a change from […]

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