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…
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…
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.…
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.…
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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Duval School Board’s rightward turn on display in sex ed, book discussions
Duval’s School Board now has a conservative majority, aligning with state and incoming federal officials, who prize “parental rights” and…
October 27, 2024
Duval Schools asked to consider equity, community impact of school closures
Some parents, community members and activists are watching school closures warily and demanding the district consider equity — and not…
October 7, 2024
Investigator tried to get arrested Duval teacher removed twice — and was denied
Duval Schools was criticized for waiting too long to remove an arrested teacher.…
September 3, 2024
Duval School Board OKs employee ethics policies aimed at keeping kids safer
The Duval County School Board unanimously and with little discussion Tuesday approved new employee ethics and professional standards policies. Tuesday’s…
July 2, 2024
Duval School Board delays vote on student safety policy
A final student safety policy will be ready for review at the September Duval School Board meeting.…
June 27, 2024
Duval Schools releases new student safety plan
The safety plan is a response to teacher misconduct at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, but it will apply…
June 2, 2024
OPINION | Don’t blame school closures on charter schools
Whenever a district school system is in trouble, charter schools and school choice options typically get the blame. Charter schools are…
May 23, 2024
Duval Schools responds to criticism from state education commissioner
Interim Superintendent Dana Kriznar said the district has made several changes to keep students safe, and more are on the…
May 15, 2024
Two Mandarin Middle School staff accused of misconduct
A school police officer was arrested and a security guard fired after two unrelated incidents.…