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
Eight high schools in Duval County Public Schools have been recognized on the College Board’s 2023-24 Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll for their outstanding AP programs. Additionally, 2,049 students across 15 schools earned AP Scholar Awards for their exceptional performance on AP exams. AP School Honor Roll Recognition TheContinue Reading
Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) is taking measures to address a projected $100 million budget shortfall for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The district has been facing a consistent gap between its revenue and spending, leading to the depletion of reserves that had previously been used to cover the deficit. SuperintendentContinue Reading
Duval County Public Schools has received an “AA-” Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from Fitch Ratings, an independent agency that evaluates bond ratings. District leaders have expressed their commitment to maintaining this strong rating by focusing on financial stability and preserving strong reserves in the coming fiscal years. Fitch’s rating reflectsContinue Reading
The University of North Florida commenced construction on a new Honors Residence Hall on February 9, 2024, signaling a significant addition to the campus infrastructure set to be available for students from fall 2025 onwards. UNF President Moez Limayem and Dr. Jeff Chamberlain, UNF Hicks Honors College dean, led theContinue Reading