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. 11, 2023 – Students in Duval County Public Schools earned the district another solid “B” grade for the 2022-23 academic year, and the percentage of district-managed “A” schools increased from 27% to 29%. Last year’s students were tested on new state standards using new state tests, which means they cannot be compared to previous […]
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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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Dec. 5, 2023 — Congratulations to the 15 semifinalists for the 2024 VyStar Teacher of the Year award. The semifinalists are composed of veteran educators as well as teachers earlier in their career. Five of the 15 will go on to compete for the title of Duval County Teacher of the Year. The winner will […]
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Dec. 4, 2023 — Significant changes in the economic, financial, and legislative landscape have resulted in a funding gap for the district’s Master Facility Plan (MFP), the renovation and rebuilding program funded by revenue from the voter-approved, half-penny sales tax. In an update presented at a recent school board workshop, district staff advised board members […]
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(Editor’s Note – This story has been updated. The deadline has been extended for online applications. That new deadline is Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.) Nov. 20, 2023 — Families can now complete the 2023 Federal Impact Aid Survey. This survey – which takes five minutes to complete – can generate thousands of dollars in federal […]
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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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Oct. 25, 2023 – New STEAM labs, 3D printing pens, and educational field trips. They’re among the resources and tools the district will provide to students in 13 schools with a large number of military children thanks to a $2 million dollar grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). Known as […]
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