Oct. 25, 2022 – Not many high school students can say they’ve worked side by side with scientists, doing Alzheimer’s research in the world-renown Mayo Clinic. But then, there’s Paxon senior Kristi Biswas. “So my grandma was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease,” shares Kristi. “And personally, I had to grow up watching her kind of forget […]
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Oct. 4, 2022 – Try solving this…There are 18 players on a football team. On the team, one-third of the players are 12 years old. Of the 12-year-olds, one-third have never played football before. What fraction of the players on the team are 12-years-old who have NOT played football before? This may be a brain-scratcher for adults, […]
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Sept. 2, 2022 – What began as a pilot program allowing Duval students to ride JTA Buses for free is now permanent. Through “My Ride 2 School” – a Jacksonville Transportation Authority program in partnership with Duval County Public Schools – middle and high school students can ride JTA buses for free, 7 days a […]
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July 19, 2022 – For long-time ESE teacher Elizabeth Cunningham, the benefits are undeniable. “It’s rewarding because what you do is you see growth,” she says. “And that’s what we want, is to continue the growth that they’ve had during the regular school year.” The Mandarin Oaks Elementary School educator is referring to the Extended […]
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July 11, 2022 – They say they just had to come back. For the second year in a row, the district hosted the three-week African American History Summer Writing Institute, a program giving high school students a unique opportunity to explore local history. But the program didn’t return without a few familiar faces. In this […]
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July 5, 2022 – Team Duval’s Summer Boost program is living up to its name by giving students a much-needed academic “boost” for the next school year. The free, six-week program provides students with standards-based instruction in math and reading, while also giving students a chance to participate in enriching activities. In this Team Duval […]
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June 23, 2022 – With tears in her eyes, former First Coast High School teacher Kayla Solon recalls the day she informed her students she was leaving. A veteran educator who taught Career and Technical Education – along with being the volleyball and softball coach – Solon said she knew how much impact she had […]
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May 26, 2022 – Fifth-grade students at Mayport Coastal Sciences Elementary made a big splash at Mandarin Park, thanks to a special event: the release of dozens of Striped Bass into the St. Johns River. It was the culmination of a weeks-long project in which students nurtured and cared for the fish until they were […]
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May 20, 2022 – The ultimate role model. An epitome of an amazing leader. All about the students. These are just a few ways that Rutledge H. Pearson principal, Carolyn Davis, is being described by her school community as they celebrate her selection as the 2022 Florida Principal of the Year. The annoucement was made […]
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April 26, 2022 – From frequent moves to long deployments, there’s no doubt that military children and their families face unique challenges. It’s why Duval County Public Schools is intentional in providing them with as much support as possible. That includes connecting families to military liaisons, military life counselors, and special clubs and activities. Team […]
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