DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. – Duval County is set to kick off 2026 with major educational developments, as Team Duval prepares to begin construction on two new elementary schools: Pickett Elementary and Hogan–Spring Glen Elementary. Both schools are scheduled to open in August 2027. Pickett ElementaryThe new Pickett Elementary will consolidateContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, FL — In a major investment toward early childhood literacy, the Gate Foundation has donated $1 million to support The Mayor’s Book Club, a newly revived and expanded program aimed at providing free books to four-year-olds across Jacksonville. Mayor Donna Deegan and former Mayor John Peyton announced the donationContinue Reading
A series of proposed boundary changes for several Westside middle schools in Duval County will be discussed in an open community meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Ed White High School. The changes, aimed at alleviating overcrowding at Chaffee Trail Middle School, will affect Chaffee Trail, Westside Middle, WestviewContinue Reading
In today’s rapidly changing economy, the link between education and industry has become more crucial than ever. Colleges and universities across Northeast Florida are embracing this challenge by transforming the way they prepare students for the workforce of tomorrow. Through innovative research initiatives, experiential learning opportunities, and strong partnerships withContinue Reading
The Duval County Public Schools Class of 2024 has made history with a record-breaking graduation rate, surpassing the state average for years without waived testing requirements. The district’s overall graduation rate, including charter schools and alternative programs, now stands at 90.9%. Among traditional high schools, the graduation rate reached 95.3%,Continue Reading
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) students at George T. Baker Aviation Technical College are taking flight in their aviation maintenance careers, thanks to a new partnership with American Airlines. This collaboration will provide students with hands-on engagement with American’s Technical Operations team at the Miami International Airport (MIA) hub andContinue Reading
Congratulations are in order for the five teachers selected as finalists for the VyStar 2025 Teacher of the Year! This year’s finalists were revealed during a series of surprise visits on Friday, December 13, 2024, by Duval County school district leaders and community partners, including the Jacksonville Public Education Fund.Continue Reading
At the Duval County School Board’s meeting on December 9, 2024, members approved a five-year contract with Trinity Commercial Group (TCG) to assist with the district’s real estate transactions as part of its Five-Year Capital Plan. The partnership aims to support the district’s efforts to buy and sell properties, includingContinue Reading
From July to November 2024, the Orlando Police Department’s Drug Enforcement Division (DED) and the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigations (MBI) conducted Operation Night Cap, a targeted effort to address drug sales and safety violations in the Downtown Entertainment Area (DEA). The operation resulted in 85 charges against 32 individuals andContinue Reading
Duval County Public Schools has been recognized on a global scale for its commitment to educational excellence, earning the prestigious “System of Distinction” honor from Cognia, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to school improvement. Only 60 other schools and school systems nationwide and in Puerto Rico share this distinction forContinue Reading