Sept. 11, 2018 — Congratulations to the 182 outstanding educators who were just announced as their school’s 2019 Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made on Monday by the Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF), which facilitates the Teacher of the Year awards. “This is a huge honor. These teachers are selected by […]
Read More[KGVID width=”640″ height=”360″]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPbX9qnI2Oo&feature=youtu.be[/KGVID] Sept. 6, 2018 – They thought they were all gathered in the auditorium to hear a speech about digital inclusion. At least that’s what the more than 250 Ribault Middle School eighth graders had been told. The students listened patiently while special guests — including U.S. Olympic Gold Medalists Jocelyn […]
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[KGVID width=”640″ height=”360″]https://vimeo.com/287476210[/KGVID] Sept. 5, 2018 – When it comes to what fuels Rachid Mechmech’s work as an Algebra and Geometry teacher, his response is simple – passion. “We do it because we really love the kids,” said the Kirby-Smith Middle School educator. “We really try to contribute to our society in a sense […]
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Sept. 3, 2018 – With their bright red ties freshly tied, 24 First Coast High School students recited an oath and became the first group of students this year to be inducted into the district’s 5000 Role Models Program. The tie-tying ceremony took place on Friday, Aug. 21 at First Coast High School with […]
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Aug. 25, 2018 – Three individuals were shot while leaving the football game between Raines and Lee high schools on Friday, Aug. 24. One individual was killed and two others were wounded. The shooting occurred on a sidewalk between Raines High School and the stadium at about 10 p.m. Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene addressed the […]
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[KGVID width=”640″ height=”360″]https://vimeo.com/352316790[/KGVID] Aug. 20, 2018 – “I was a teacher, and I’ll never forget what it’s like to be a teacher,” reflected Duval Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene as she sat down with the Communications Video team in the district-produced “Going Greene” video. In “Going Greene,” the 33rd superintendent discusses how every role she […]
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Aug. 14, 2018 – A 16-year veteran of education, Mayport Coastal Sciences Middle School’s Chris Koek has held a number of titles, ranging from math teacher to Assistant Principal. But now, the Duval County Public Schools administrator can add another title to his resume – “life changer.” The National Life Group Foundation announced that Koek […]
Read More– Summertime proved to be the season for hundreds of Duval County Public Schools students to sharpen their skills and get ahead in time for the new school year! Four DCPS schools hosted the SAIL (Supporting Academics and Igniting Learning) Summer Camp, which is part of a 3-year pilot program and collaboration between DCPS, the […]
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July 3, 2018 – Seeing Costa Rican school children thrust their arms out of windows to excitedly wave hello was an eye-opening experience for Raines High School students Dana Adams, Le’Shonte’a Ethridge, and recent graduate Joshua McAfee. The three were among 17 DCPS students who spent the first two weeks of June in Costa Rica […]
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June 27, 2018 – Duval County Public Schools inched ever closer to becoming an “A”-graded school district this year, gaining 14 overall points compared to last year. With these gains, Duval remains a “B” district but is just one percentage point away from “A” status. “We continue to improve and move forward,” said Superintendent Dr. […]
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