JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A teacher at Ribault Middle School has been selected for a nationally recognized civics fellowship, placing her among 100 educators chosen from across the country. Monet Baker-Weatherspoon, a civics teacher and Social Studies department lead, was named a delegate for the “We the Teachers: Preparing the NextContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The legacy of football and track legend Bob Hayes continues to grow in Jacksonville, where a school track and field facility has been officially named in his honor. The field, now designated the “Bob Hayes Track and Field,” was unveiled during a dedication ceremony in early AprilContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Duval County Public Schools has partnered with BusPatrol America to roll out a new safety initiative aimed at protecting more than 30,000 students who ride school buses each day. The School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Violation Program officially began April 1, equipping more than 900 district buses withContinue Reading
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