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‘I feel like I’m looking up to the right person’: Mentoring program pairs up Riverside High and Ruth Upson Elementary students

Jan. 30, 2023 - Behavior problems. A lack of confidence. A lack of motivation in school. These were some of the symptoms Ruth Upson Elementary School staff observed in a group of fourth and fifth graders, and they knew something needed to change.

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Video – Student voices elevated through the JAGS program

Jan. 24, 2023 – Simply put, it’s an opportunity for students to voice their concerns.

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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.

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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.

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Riverside High students express gratitude, appreciation after participating in naturalization ceremony

Jan. 19, 2023 – It was a civics lesson brought to life for hundreds of Riverside High School students as they witnessed 40 individuals representing 29 different countries be sworn in as U.S. Citizens.

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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.

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Resources to assist with completing school choice applications

Jan. 11, 2023 – If you missed out on School Showcase Saturday, don’t fret! You still have time to research schools, take tours, and speak with school leaders to help determine the best choice for your child for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.

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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.

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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!

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District recognized for excellence in telling its financial story

Dec. 16, 2022 – Duval County Public Schools is receiving high honors for its excellence in financial reporting.

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FAQ – How do I enroll my child in a district VPK program?

Dec. 15, 2022 – Looking to enroll your child in one of the school district’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program for the 2023-2024 school year?

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Save the date for 'School Showcase Saturday' in January

Dec. 13, 2022 – Applications for VPK, magnet, and special transfer option schools open Jan. 1, ushering in the annual season where parents can identify and apply for the right educational option for their child for the upcoming school year.

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Finalists for the 2023 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year announced

Dec. 9, 2022. – Congratulations to five outstanding educators who have been selected as the five finalists for the VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year for 2023.

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Training the next generation of teachers through the Early College Education Academy

Dec. 6, 2022 – With a focus on education, one Duval County Public Schools program is creating a pipeline for students who want to be the newest generation of educators in Duval classrooms.

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Impact your child's learning by completing the 2022 Federal Impact Aid survey

Nov. 21, 2022 – A form that takes five minutes to fill out can generate thousands of dollars for textbooks, hiring staff and educators, and maintaining schools.

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Helping students become better readers from home

Nov. 18, 2022 – Educators say it’s no different than riding a bike, playing basketball, or mastering a new skill.

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2022 Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year announced

Nov. 17, 2022 – With tears in their eyes, two outstanding educators learned this week they had been chosen for two of the district’s highest honors: Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year.

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New schools emerging throughout Jacksonville thanks to half penny

Nov. 14, 2022 – With active construction underway on one full school replacement and design reveals held for three other full school replacements and one brand new school, the district is passing many milestones in its 15-year master facilities plan. These projects are funded by the half-penny sales tax approved by voters in 2020.

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District to put a spotlight on the Holocaust during Holocaust Education Week

Nov. 4, 2022 – Lessons on the Holocaust will be shared in classrooms throughout Duval County Public Schools as part of Holocaust Education Week in Florida, Nov. 7 – Nov. 11.

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District awarded more than $2.5 million in grants to support STEM programs

Nov. 2, 2022 – STEM education is getting a big boost in Duval County Public Schools with more than $2.5 million in grants being awarded to support instruction in robotics, flight simulation, engineering, cybersecurity, coding, and more.

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