April 24, 2024
Former Douglas Anderson teacher pleads guilty
Jeffrey Clayton admitted to touching a teenage student and uttering romantic feelings about her.…
April 18, 2024
Douglas Anderson teacher accused of indecent exposure
Chris Allen-Black, an algebra teacher, was arrested in Orange County on the misdemeanor charge.…
September 6, 2023
Douglas Anderson teacher removed from classroom again
Corey Thayer, the school’s cinematic arts chair, was accused of inappropriate touching and removed from the classroom for the second…
April 26, 2023
Duval School Board to hire Fort Lauderdale law firm in Douglas Anderson scandal
The board is hiring an outside law firm, which moves legal discussions outside the public eye and into meetings protected…
April 20, 2023
Records detail years of misconduct by Douglas Anderson teacher
The School Board Chair is convening a special meeting after records show other substantiated complaints against teacher Jeffrey Clayton.…
April 19, 2023
State alleges Duval Schools failed to report Douglas Anderson harassment
Incidents involving former music teacher Jeffrey Clayton don’t appear in the state’s school safety reporting system, the Department of Education…
April 17, 2023
Douglas Anderson investigation widens
Police could interview as many as 140 students as an investigation into teacher misconduct continues to unfold at Douglas Anderson…
April 12, 2023
Facing 2 lawsuit threats, Duval Schools to hire outside attorney in Douglas Anderson scandal
Duval has received notice from two law firms about potential lawsuits over misconduct allegations at Douglas Anderson School of the…
April 3, 2023
Douglas Anderson investigations could take weeks or more
A second teacher at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts has been removed from the classroom during a professional standards…
March 23, 2023
Details emerge about arrest of Douglas Anderson music teacher
Jeffrey Payne Clayton professed his romantic feelings for a student and kissed her, according to an arrest warrant released Thursday.…
March 22, 2023
Douglas Anderson teacher accused of lewd conduct with student
Jeffrey Clayton, department head at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, was arrested on charges of lewd and lascivious conduct…
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OPINION | Remedial education: It’s time for an elected superintendent
It’s time for Jacksonville to consider a strong, elected superintendent model such as most counties in the state have. …
April 26, 2024
Duval Schools apologizes for errors over arrested teacher
The district acknowledged that a teacher at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts should have been removed his classroom immediately.…
April 4, 2024
ARTS PICKS | April 5-7
Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend. Friday Bab’s Lab Grand…
March 18, 2024
Duval resumes search for school superintendent
The district hopes to interview finalists for the position in mid-May with a decision made during a special board meeting…
February 28, 2024
Deegan forms African American Advisory Board
The board will enable residents to share information and perspective with Mayor Donna Deegan. Appointments are expected later in the…
December 5, 2023
ARTS PICKS | Dec. 8-10
Holiday music, a new art gallery opening and a Gingerbread Extravaganza make this week’s list of Arts Picks.…
December 2, 2023
Jennifer Weitzel Berry
Jennifer Weitzel Berry, a beacon of love and kindness, was called home to the Lord on November 25, 2023, at…
October 17, 2023
Introducing the applicants for Duval schools superintendent
Here’s a rundown on the 10 candidates for Duval County Schools superintendent. The School Board will consider them Wednesday.…
September 12, 2023
Duval School Board hears how parents answered superintendent search survey
Duval County Public Schools will have a new, permanent, superintendent by January. The Duval County School Board briefly considered delaying…
July 5, 2023
Duval considers cutting magnet school bus routes, other cost-saving options
To cut costs, Duval is combining a two magnet school bus routes and might end routes with low ridership. Bigger…
May 24, 2023
From pianos to percussion, Jazz Fest will pulse through the weekend
The Jacksonville Jazz Festival will return Downtown on Thursday through Sunday with live music from big-name artists and locals.…
May 23, 2023
Superintendent Diana Greene ends trailblazing Duval career under scrutiny
The Duval superintendent’s tenure ends amid criticism from both the political left and right, but she also won bipartisan support…
May 23, 2023
Duval Schools picks deputy superintendent to temporarily fill top job
Dana Kriznar will replace retiring Superintendent Diana Greene starting next month, as the School Board begins searching for a permanent…