Learn more: Black history education in Team Duval

More than just one month: How the district teaches Black history year-round in our schools

Feb. 1, 2024 – For Social Studies teacher Jenecy Griffin, her first rule is simple — have fun. "There’s never a dull moment when it comes to learning history,” shares the William M. Raines High School educator with a laugh. “I make it fun because I know they can remember it when it’s fun.”

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Grads share why they had to return to serve in district’s African American history summer camp

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.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Visit to historical plantation home puts human face on slavery for students

June 24, 2022 – Tucked away on Jacksonville’s Northside is the oldest plantation house in the state of Florida and a place where enslaved people were voiceless. Now, students are working to make sure their stories are told.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Shining a spotlight on local Black history

Feb. 1, 2022 – At a time when opportunities for women were severely limited, she ran a profitable business, became a philanthropist, and founded a nursing home, orphanage, and childcare center.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Teaching African American History in Duval County

Oct. 18, 2021 – The way African American history is taught in Duval County Public Schools is changing, thanks to some notable new ideas being ushered in this school year.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
“They now have ownership in their education” – First-ever African American History Writing Institute ends with student presentations

July 6, 2021 – The first-ever African American History Writing Institute has come to an end, but students and staff say their work will go on.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Centurion’s surprise visit kicks off district’s first-ever African American History Writing Institute

June 16, 2021 – More than 80 students were eyewitnesses to living African American history on Monday as they listened to one of Jacksonville’s original sleeping car porters describe his life in the River City in the early 20th century.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Beyond checking a box – Going deeper with African American history

Feb. 9, 2021 – TiLena Robinson remembers sitting down with a group of Duval students recently to discuss their experience with how black history was taught in their classrooms.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Terry Parker High helps lead Florida Black History Curriculum Project

March 3, 2020- Chemistry students at Terry Parker High School are making history as they are delving into studying African American History over the course of a six-month project.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
How the past shapes the present: Educators highlight the importance of teaching Black History

Feb. 25, 2020– Duval County teachers are doing their part to teach Black History in the classroom, and it’s happening across all grade levels.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
District has “exemplary” rating in teaching African American history; Task force created to ensure it stays that way

Feb. 10, 2020 - For the last three years, Duval County Public Schools has been recognized for its exemplary distinction under the state’s African American History legislation.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Making history come alive: highlights of teaching Black History within Team Duval

Jan. 31, 2020– Duval County Public Schools recognizes and celebrates black history throughout the year. As we embark on the month of February when black history is recognized nationally, the district is showcasing how Black History is coming alive in the classroom.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display