March 30, 2020 – We all need some inspiration! That’s why we’re taking the national “Chalk Your Walk” initiative and putting a Team Duval spin on it this week. It’s simple. Just like the national initiative, all you need is chalk, a sidewalk, and a kind message! On Thursday and Friday, write/draw a message and encouragement […]
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March 29, 2020 – Human trafficking, the consequences of prejudice and the wonder of DNA are among the themes of award-winning artwork by Duval County Public Schools’ students that can now be viewed virtually through the new Duval HomeRoom Gallery of Fine Art. This gallery is a virtual showcase of student artwork – including mixed […]
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March 20, 2020- Duval County Public Schools teachers are ready to welcome back their students in “virtual style,” as the new “Duval HomeRoom” distance learning program launches. Team Duval sat down with an elementary, middle, and high school teacher to explain how they’re bringing the classroom into student’s homes.
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March 18, 2020– Team Duval is working to bring the classroom to student’s homes through its new home education plan, “Duval Homeroom.” A summary of the plan is below. You can also watch the video above to see Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene unveil the details of the new plan. High School and Middle School students – […]
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March 18, 2020– Duval county high school students have the opportunity to snag some free internet hotspots to help get their school work done. The district launched the Free Hotspots for High School Students program this school year. This program provides free high-speed internet access to qualifying high school students who do not currently have reliable […]
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March 5, 2020 – There was a time when none of the books she was reading had characters or storylines she could relate to, Dr. Diana Greene recalls. Now, as Superintendent of Duval County Public Schools, Dr. Greene says she wants to make sure students in her school district don’t have that problem. The superintendent […]
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Feb. 12, 2020 – Tuesday evening, dozens gathered at James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School to celebrate the unveiling of a new school mural honoring the iconic civil rights leader who serves as the school’s namesake. The complete mural includes a portrait of Johnson as well as the lyrics to “Lift Ev’ry Voice […]
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Feb. 7, 2020– Congratulations to five district magnet schools earning national recognition for their outstanding magnet programs. John E. Ford English and Spanish Montessori, LaVilla School of the Arts, Paxon School for Advanced Studies, Spring Park Elementary and Stanton College Preparatory have all been awarded the prestigious “School of Distinction Merit Award” from the Magnet Schools […]
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Feb. 4, 2020 – DUBIOUSLY! It’s the word that made Julius Graham the district’s spelling bee champ. The DuPont Middle eighth grader went head to head with the district’s top spellers over 15 rounds at the annual district spelling bee and came out on top after successfully spelling the four-syllable word. But while “DUBIOUSLY” earned […]
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Jan. 31, 2020– Duval County Public Schools recognizes and celebrates black history throughout the year. As we embark on the month of February when black history is recognized nationally, the district is showcasing how Black History is coming alive in the classroom. This includes a host of events throughout the district such as Black History […]
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