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
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