Category: Duval HomeRoom

Three principals describe how they create positive school cultures

Three principals share how they’re taking care of their school communities

April 15, 2020 – Bedtime stories. Spirit gear. Messages of hope. They’re just some of the methods members of the Team Duval community are using to maintain positive school cultures in our online learning environment. To learn more about how educators are engaging students and families, we checked with three schools recently recognized by the state […]

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Have story time with your favorite Duval celebrities through district’s new Celebrity Reading Room

  April 6, 2020 –  It’s story time with your favorite Duval celebrity! On Monday, the district launched the Duval HomeRoom Celebrity Reading Room. Visit to see some of Duval’s most well-known faces read their favorite children’s books. This includes media personalities, athletes and city and community leaders. Play video above to see Superintendent Dr. […]

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12 tips from parents and educators to help with transition to home education

April 2, 2020 – The shift from school-based learning to home-based learning has been an interesting — and sometimes challenging — experience for all of us. We’re inspired by the support schools, teachers, parents, and students are sharing with one another through this uncharted territory. To lend a helping hand, we’ve consulted with our Chief […]

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ESE teachers share how they engage students with special needs on Duval HomeRoom

ESE educators share how they engage students with special needs in Duval HomeRoom

March 31, 2020 – In the face of a new, home-learning environment, Duval County Public Schools’ educators are rising to the challenge – and that includes those who work with students with special needs. We caught up with three Oak Hill Academy teachers who are stepping up their game in order to engage their students. […]

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Inspire your school community with Duval Chalk the Walk

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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