Feb. 15, 2023 – With soy sauce as oil, and oatmeal as fertilizer, students at Mayport Middle Coastal Sciences Academy had an opportunity to see up-close how pollutants affect the St. John’s River. They were using a unique, 3-D tool known as an Enviroscape, which demonstrates how everyday human behavior impacts bodies of water. This […]
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Feb. 6, 2023 – Whether they’re assembling trains or programming robots, one thing is clear – students participating in the district’s new Lego Lab are gaining new, hands-on perspectives in STEM. “It is critical to introduce it in the elementary age,” says Duval. County Public Schools Director of Science, Dr. Yvonne Spinner. “Our students have […]
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Jan. 30, 2023 – Behavior problems. A lack of confidence. A lack of motivation in school. These were some of the symptoms Ruth Upson Elementary School staff observed in a group of fourth and fifth graders, and they knew something needed to change. This prompted staff to reach out to the nearby Riverside High School, […]
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Jan. 24, 2023 – Simply put, it’s an opportunity for students to voice their concerns. “We’re the eyes and the ears of high schools in the district that definitely grabs my attention,” says Cameron Marshall, a freshman at Riverside High School. Marshall is referring to JAGS, or the Jacksonville Association of Governing Students. JAGS consists […]
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Jan. 23, 2023 – Duval County Public Schools continues to take steps to ensure compliance with all recent legislation regarding books and materials available to children through school media centers and classroom libraries. The Florida Department of Education has trained all Florida schools districts to “err on the side of caution” in determining if a […]
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Jan. 20, 2023 – The construction of the new Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School recently reached a new milestone. The building’s structure is in place and a roof now lies on top of the new school facility. It’s a point of progress in the construction industry that usually calls for celebration, and that’s exactly what […]
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Jan. 19, 2023 – It was a civics lesson brought to life for hundreds of Riverside High School students as they witnessed 40 individuals representing 29 different countries be sworn in as U.S. Citizens. Known as a “naturalization ceremony,” this special event took place in the school’s auditorium on Wednesday thanks to a partnership between […]
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Jan. 13, 2023 – Despite two years of pandemic-impacted learning, the Duval County Public Schools class of 2022 graduated at almost the same rate as their pre-pandemic peers. In 2019, prior to the pandemic, the graduation rate was 86.5%. The graduation rate for the class of 2022 was 85.6% according to data released today by […]
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Jan. 11, 2023 – If you missed out on School Showcase Saturday, don’t fret! You still have time to research schools, take tours, and speak with school leaders to help determine the best choice for your child for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. Below are helpful resources. Don’t forget – the deadline to apply for a […]
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Jan. 4, 2023 – A special JTA initiative will enable Duval County families who rely on public transportation to participate in the Duval County Public Schools’ School Showcase Saturday on Jan. 7. Parents or guardians and students visiting different schools as part of the showcase event will be able to ride JTA buses for free. […]
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