Category: District

Students engaged in learning in the Lego Lab

New lego lab helps make STEM learning accessible for elementary school students

Feb. 6, 2023 – Whether they’re assembling trains or programming robots, one thing is clear – students participating in the district’s new Lego Lab are gaining new, hands-on perspectives in STEM. “It is critical to introduce it in the elementary age,” says Duval. County Public Schools Director of Science, Dr. Yvonne Spinner. “Our students have […]

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Jags student stands up to address peers during meeting

Video – Student voices elevated through the JAGS program

Jan. 24, 2023 – Simply put, it’s an opportunity for students to voice their concerns. “We’re the eyes and the ears of high schools in the district that definitely grabs my attention,” says Cameron Marshall, a freshman at Riverside High School. Marshall is referring to JAGS, or the Jacksonville Association of Governing Students. JAGS consists […]

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District taking further steps to comply with Florida laws on library books

Jan. 23, 2023 – Duval County Public Schools continues to take steps to ensure compliance with all recent legislation regarding books and materials available to children through school media centers and classroom libraries. The Florida Department of Education has trained all Florida schools districts to “err on the side of caution” in determining if a […]

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Aerial view of the Rutledge H. Pearson construction site

Video – Celebrating new milestones in the construction of Rutledge Pearson Elementary

Jan. 20, 2023 – The construction of the new Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School recently reached a new milestone. The building’s structure is in place and a roof now lies on top of the new school facility.  It’s a point of progress in the construction industry that usually calls for celebration, and that’s exactly what […]

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District holds graduation rate near pre-pandemic level

Jan. 13, 2023 – Despite two years of pandemic-impacted learning, the Duval County Public Schools class of 2022 graduated at almost the same rate as their pre-pandemic peers. In 2019, prior to the pandemic, the graduation rate was 86.5%.  The graduation rate for the class of 2022 was 85.6% according to data released today by […]

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Free JTA bus rides for families participating in School Showcase Saturday Jan. 7

Jan. 4, 2023 – A special JTA initiative will enable Duval County families who rely on public transportation to participate in the Duval County Public Schools’ School Showcase Saturday on Jan. 7. Parents or guardians and students visiting different schools as part of the showcase event will be able to ride JTA buses for free. […]

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Title reads: I'm Looking For. Child holding sign that reads: An Art School.

Five things to know for a successful School Showcase Saturday

Dec. 22, 2022 – School Showcase Saturday is right around the corner, and we want to make sure families are ready!   Below are five things to help families prepare for both School Showcase Saturday (Jan. 7), and the opening of applications (Jan.1). Enrollment hotline will be available: Have questions about enrollment? Enrollment specialists are […]

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