Aug. 4, 2021 – Team Duval is opening schools on Tuesday, Aug. 10 with layers of health and safety practices to ensure students, staff, and the school community are safe. Families are invited to familiarize themselves with the health and safety protocols outlined below. Additional information is also available on the district’s Back-to-School website. Masks […]
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Aug. 3, 2021 – COVID-19 vaccinations will be available Wednesday, Aug. 4 at the district’s headquarters thanks to a partnership between the Jacksonville Transportation Authority and Agape Family Health. The “Wellness on Wheels” mobile vaccination event will run from 10 AM – 3 PM. No appointment is required, but individuals must have a valid Florida ID. […]
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July 30, 2021 – Registration for Duval Virtual Instruction Academy (DVIA) is open through Monday, Aug. 9. The “DVIA Enrollment” form is located in the Parent Focus Account under “Forms.” Two DVIA options are available: DVIA Full-Time – This is the standard “asynchronous” learning option where students work at their own pace. This is available for K-12 […]
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July 29, 2021 – New state assessment results released this morning by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) is giving the school district a better understanding of both how the pandemic impacted student learning and the bold steps needed to continue to maximize student achievement. While several schools such as Rutledge Pearson Elementary, Westview K-8, […]
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The post below is a reprint of a press release from the Jacksonville Public Education Fund on July 21, 2021. It is being reprinted with permission. July 26, 2021 – VyStar Credit Union has made an outright contribution toward the costs associated with renaming six schools in Duval County and is encouraging the community to […]
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July 22, 2021 – For over 6,400 Duval County Public Schools students, summer was spent immersed in fun and enriching standards-based learning and activities. This is the Summer Rise Program —where time off from the normal school year doesn’t mean time off from learning, or fun. The Team Duval Newsroom visited Summer Rise sites at […]
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July 12, 2021 – Seeing Gullah-Geechee culture up close and personal was invaluable to Eric Van Gundy. The 12-year educator said his professional development excursion to the Kingsley Plantation and other local historical sites in Jacksonville this summer will enhance how he teaches history to his juniors at First Coast High School. “Visiting a historical […]
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July 6, 2021 – The first-ever African American History Writing Institute has come to an end, but students and staff say their work will go on. Duval County Public Schools hosted the 3-week institute for high school students this summer. Students spent time gaining firsthand knowledge about key historical figures, places and events in Jacksonville’s […]
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July 6, 2021 – All Duval County Public Schools student-related summer programs are canceled for July 7, 2021, in anticipation of the impact of Tropical Storm Elsa. This includes Summer Rise, summer school, all summer camps, and all other extracurricular activities. Twelve-month employees should report to work as normal or may take leave according […]
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