Jan. 10, 2019 – Everyday, we get hundreds of questions from parents and community members about the magnet and special transfer option process. Below are answers to the top six most frequently asked questions. We have done our best to answer in a clear and simple way. Additional resources are available by visiting our […]
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October 29, 2018 – There are 2.5 million more reasons for hope for four schools as they work toward academic success for all students. Long Branch, Hyde Park, Rutledge Pearson and Susie E. Tolbert elementary schools will be among only 14 schools throughout the state to receive the “Schools of Hope: Whole School Transformation” […]
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Oct. 16, 2018 – Duval County Public Schools was one of 26 school districts in the United States and Canada to be awarded the 23rd Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement award. This honor from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. (NPI) is the highest award given by the organization. The national award recognizes school […]
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Oct. 12, 2018 – Bullying is a topic that is often discussed, but not as often understood. In honor of Bully Prevention Month we asked the district’s Director of Bully Prevention, Heather Watson, to help shed some light on what bullying is and how we as students, parents, teachers, adults, and community members could collectively […]
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Aug. 25, 2018 – Three individuals were shot while leaving the football game between Raines and Lee high schools on Friday, Aug. 24. One individual was killed and two others were wounded. The shooting occurred on a sidewalk between Raines High School and the stadium at about 10 p.m. Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene addressed the […]
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[KGVID width=”640″ height=”360″]https://vimeo.com/285131657[/KGVID] Aug. 15, 2018 – It was a memorable first, first day of school for our Dr. Diana Greene, as she spent the start of the 2018-2019 school year visiting students, teachers and staff as the district’s newest superintendent. The three-school tour kicked off at Mamie Agnes Jones Elementary, the very place […]
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June 27, 2018 – Duval County Public Schools inched ever closer to becoming an “A”-graded school district this year, gaining 14 overall points compared to last year. With these gains, Duval remains a “B” district but is just one percentage point away from “A” status. “We continue to improve and move forward,” said Superintendent Dr. […]
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July 24, 2018 – Duval County Public School Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene will recommend that funding for arts, music and physical education resources be maintained at its current level in the budget recommendation for the upcoming school year. The recommendation means that students should see no changes to the level of these teaching resources […]
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April 10, 2018 – Duval County Public Schools has emerged as a national leader in mathematics and reading outcomes on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), and the district’s fourth grade students led the way with a No. 1 national ranking in mathematics. “If this were the Olympics, you would say we medaled […]
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