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January 7, 2025

Duval School Board approves $365K settlement in latest Douglas Anderson lawsuit

The latest lawsuit brings the district’s spend on Douglas Anderson settlements to nearly $2 million.…

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December 20, 2024

State flags license of accused Douglas Anderson teacher

The Florida Department of Education took action against Corey Thayer, a former teacher accused of sexual acts against a student.…

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December 5, 2024

Removed Douglas Anderson teacher was accused of sex with 14-year-old

Previously unreported records explain the circumstances surrounding Corey Thayer’s removal.…

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October 3, 2024

Duval Schools settles 2 more claims at Douglas Anderson

Duval County Public Schools has settled two additional claims of sexual harassment and abuse at Douglas Anderson School of the…

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September 12, 2024

Douglas Anderson hired teacher after state said he was drunk at previous school — now he’s removed for alleged misconduct

State records show that at the time the arts school hired him, he was facing state discipline for having been…

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August 29, 2024

Another Douglas Anderson teacher accused of misconduct

The teacher has been reassigned after allegations they engaged in inappropriate communication with a student during the 2022-23 school year.…

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June 14, 2024

Former Douglas Anderson teacher sentenced to 10 years

Jeffery Clayton, a former vocal teacher, was convicted of lewd behavior with a student.…

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April 24, 2024

Former Douglas Anderson teacher pleads guilty

Jeffrey Clayton admitted to touching a teenage student and uttering romantic feelings about her.…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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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June 27, 2025

Teacher loses license after conviction for Disney exposure

Christopher Allen-Black will serve 12 months’ probation for exposing himself at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort.…

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June 24, 2025

BIT OF JOY | 2025 Arts Awards winners

The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville announced the winners of its 2025 Arts Awards.…

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June 4, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Jax theater students dominate statewide awards

Theater students at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts just won big at the Applause Awards, which recognize the most talented…

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May 12, 2025

Meet the finalists for St. Johns County school superintendent

Of four finalists, one has encoutnered controversy. Another has been a superintendent in another county.…

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February 27, 2025

Teacher-student communication, parent volunteer policies could change in Duval

Duval County’s school board will vote soon on how employees can communicate with students and whether some volunteers need additional…

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February 13, 2025

‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ highlights Jacksonville’s past and promise

On its 125th anniversary, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” is being celebrated with five days of events and programming.…