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Duval County School Police Department’s K9 Maverick has received donation of body armor

Nov. 27, 2023 – Duval County School Police Department’s K9 Maverick has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

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Athletic upgrades coming to Terry Parker High thanks to $75k grant from Dick’s Sporting Goods

Nov. 20, 2023 – Student-athletes at Terry Parker High School have 75,000 reasons to celebrate thanks to a $75,000 grant from Dick’s Sporting Goods.

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The 2023 Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available

Nov. 20, 2023 — Families can now complete the 2023 Federal Impact Aid Survey.

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Raines educator selected as AP of the Year, highlighted for outreach to community

Nov. 9, 2023 – Born and raised on Jacksonville’s Eastside, Brandie Stallings has made it a priority to connect with students and families in the often-under-served community.

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Atlantic Coast High principal selected as Principal of the Year, highlighted for increasing access

Nov. 7, 2023 - Impactful leader. Charismatic. Visionary. These are just some of the words being used to describe Dr. Michael George, who was announced as the district’s Principal of the Year on Monday.

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Highlands, Pine Estates elementary fifth-graders make their mark on future school building

Oct. 27, 2023 – The names of more than 100 Highlands and Pine Estates elementary fifth-graders will forever be etched into the history of the new Highlands Elementary School.

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Spring Park Elementary students pocket tips for financial success thanks to “JA in a Day”

Oct. 26, 2023 – They may not have perfected their stock portfolios just yet, but students at Spring Park Elementary School are definitely pocketing smart financial tips thanks to the “JA in a Day” program that took place on Wednesday.

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District awarded $2 million grant to enhance STEAM education at 13 schools

Oct. 25, 2023 – New STEAM labs, 3D printing pens, and educational field trips. They’re among the resources and tools the district will provide to students in 13 schools with a large number of military children thanks to a $2 million dollar grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA).

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More than just new schools: Other ways the half-penny tax is benefitting schools

Oct. 24, 2023 – When it comes to how the district is using revenue from the voter-approved half-penny sales tax, much attention is going to the construction of new schools like Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary.

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27 Duval County Public Schools students are named 2024 National Merit Scholars

October 3, 2023 – Congratulations to the 27 Duval County Public Schools seniors who have been named Semifinalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program.

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Board to consider name of Riverside stadium

Oct. 2, 2023 - The Duval County School Board will consider naming the Riverside High School football stadium Leon Barrett Stadium at their regular meeting, Oct. 9.

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Englewood High School unveils new AstroTurf football field

Sept. 13, 2023 – Englewood High School is the latest Duval County Public School to score a new AstroTurf football field for student athletes.

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Duval County School Police Department’s K9 Maverick to get donation of body armor

Aug. 24, 2023 – Duval County School Police Department’s K9 Maverick will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

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Teachers begin receiving salary supplements thanks to one mill

Aug. 21, 2023 - Friday was a special day for Duval County’s public school teachers. Thanks to voters and taxpayers, Friday was the first payday teachers saw the impact of their new pay supplement funded by the voluntary one-mill property tax voters approved in 2022.

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Community invited to share input on next superintendent via survey, community meetings

Aug. 16, 2023 – The Duval County School Board is engaged in a national search for the district’s next superintendent. The board is seeking the community’s input on the qualities our next superintendent should bring to the job.

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New Amazon grant to boost computer science education in Duval elementary schools

Aug. 4, 2023 — Amazon and Duval County Public Schools this week announced that Amazon is funding computer science education and teacher professional development for elementary schools in the district — impacting thousands of students from underserved communities and groups currently underrepresented in tech — as part of its Amazon Future Engineer program.

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New badge-based, emergency alert system being implemented in Duval schools

June 26, 2023 – In the event of an imminent threat, school employees will be able to call a lockdown and alert law enforcement in seconds using an emergency-alert system that is being installed in all schools this summer.

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With a focus on phonics, new literacy program is rooted in science of reading

June 13, 2023 – Coming to K-2 students this fall – it’s a new reading curriculum district leaders say teachers are “raving about” and is leading to student success.

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Duval County School Police establish new K9 unit

June 5, 2023 – There are a couple new top dogs in town! A Belgian Malinois named Maverick and a Chesapeake Bay Retriever/Poodle mix named LEO are two new furry additions to the Duval County School Police force, fulfilling a years-long goal of district leaders to create a K9 unit.

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‘I leave so very thankful for all of you’: Dr. Greene shares her reflections in a message to Team Duval

June 2, 2023 - I started my career in education more than 37 years ago at Mamie Agnes Jones Elementary School in Baldwin, and now I will conclude my career as the superintendent of Duval County Public Schools, the 20th-largest school district in the nation.

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