April 19, 2024 – Congratulations to Dr. Michael George who was just announced as the 2024 Florida Principal of the Year. The Atlantic Coast principal received the surprise announcement in front of dozens of his peers during a principal’s meeting on Thursday. Chants of “DU-VAAL” exploded over the room as Principal George thanked his students, […]
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April 18, 2024 – When a famous hip-hop song blared through the speakers, ninth-grader Kendra Rouse hesitated at first. But then, she courageously dove into the circle of fellow students to show off her dance moves. At first, no one else joined her. But by the end of the 60-minute “Let’s Move” session at the […]
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March 27, 2024 – She is an exceptional leader who goes over and beyond to remove language barriers in her school community and make her students feel validated and loved. That’s how colleagues are describing Grisel Fuentes, an ESOL paraprofessional at Lake Lucina Elementary, who was recently recognized as Team Duval’s School-Related Employee of the […]
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Jan. 30, 2024 – Historically in Duval, high schools have had an early dismissal schedule for the last week of school due to commencement ceremonies, and all schools have had an early dismissal on the last day of school. This schedule will remain in place for the 2023-24 school year. These were among the clarifications […]
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Jan. 16, 2024 – After reviewing feedback from parents and staff, Duval County Public Schools has revised the schedule for the last week of school. The last week of school – May 28 through 31 – is now regular, full days. Previous to the change, they were special early release days. The change was based […]
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Dec. 21, 2023 – Enrollment season begins January, and Team Duval is working to support families through the upcoming School Showcase Saturday events. School Showcase Saturdays are designed to help families make the best enrollment decisions for their child for the 2024-25 school year. This year, there will be two events: Families will have the […]
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Dec. 19, 2023 – A $4 million federal research grant is bolstering the district’s efforts to provide equitable access to education for students with disabilities. Duval County Public Schools was one of 45 recipients across the country to receive an Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant. The purpose of the grant is to help educational […]
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Dec. 8, 2023 – It was a day full of hugs, tears, smiles, and even drumlines! Friday morning, five stellar Team Duval educators received the surprise announcement that they were selected as a finalist for the 2024 VyStar Teacher of the Year! The finalists are: School leaders and community partners went from school to school […]
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Nov. 9, 2023 – Born and raised on Jacksonville’s Eastside, Brandie Stallings has made it a priority to connect with students and families in the often-under-served community. This includes starting a “Girls on the Move” program for at-risk ninth and 10th grade girls; hosting parent information meetings at community centers on the Eastside, rather than […]
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Nov. 7, 2023 – Impactful leader. Charismatic. Visionary. These are just some of the words being used to describe Dr. Michael George, who was announced as the district’s Principal of the Year on Monday. George — who is in his third year as principal at Atlantic Coast High School — said this honor had nothing […]
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