June 12, 2024
Bernier hired as Duval superintendent at $320,000 per year
The School Board voted 6-1 to hire Christopher Bernier as superintendent. Board member Warren Jones voted no because he thought…
June 12, 2024
Duval School Board chair: ‘We’ve done our due diligence’ on Bernier amid accusations
Bernier is the subject of a whistleblower complaint accusing him of “bullying” of a subordinate — with similar behavior mentioned…
June 6, 2024
COMPARE | Contract for incoming Duval Superintendent Bernier vs. former Supe Greene
Duval’s counter offer to Chris Bernier is similar to former Superintendent Diana Greene’s most recent agreement.…
May 23, 2024
Christopher Bernier chosen as Duval Schools superintendent
The School Board said Bernier was the best choice to navigate Florida’s complex and sometimes politically charged education system.…
August 10, 2026
Stanton student sues Duval Schools over sexual assault on bus
The federal lawsuit alleges the district failed to prevent rising harassment and assaults on the bus.…
August 10, 2026
How Duval Schools literacy compares to Florida’s largest districts
Duval Schools has historically lagged Florida’s other large urban districts in literacy proficiency.…
August 10, 2026
Duval and St. Johns schools close budget gaps before new school year
Duval Schools faced a $100 million shortfall, and St. Johns ended last year $23 million in the red.…
August 5, 2026
Duval school bus drivers threaten strike, but more meetings planned
Durham School Services will meet with bus drivers this week in an attempt to avert a strike.…
July 8, 2026
Duval Schools investigated ‘list’ of Douglas Anderson teachers 5 years after student sent it
Five years after receiving an email that named 12 Douglas Anderson teachers alleged of sexual abuse, records show DCPS investigated…
June 29, 2026
Parents question Duval school district’s process for closing schools
The School Board will decide Wednesday whether to add Ortega Elementary to a list of surplus property, a step toward…
June 9, 2026
City Council votes to put school tax extension on the ballot
Duval County voters will decide whether to renew a property tax levied by the Duval school district that, in part,…
June 2, 2026
City Council delays bill to put 1-mill school tax renewal on November ballot
The Finance Committee voted 4-3 to consider the 1-mill levy again in two weeks.…
May 31, 2026
PHOTO ESSAY | Englewood High, among Duval’s most diverse, celebrates commencement
Englewood High awarded 408 diplomas during its 69th Commencement on May 28 inside Jacksonville’s VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.…
May 26, 2026
Records in Jacksonville teacher speech case tie school board member to complaint
Hope McMath is asking the state to end its investigation of her social media speech, as state records tie the…
May 15, 2026
Raines High School could be rebuilt earlier than expected, school district says
District officials have talked for years about the need to give Raines High School a new building.…
May 6, 2026
Duval high schools will start earlier and end later next year
Traditional high schools also will drop block scheduling and move to a seven-period daily schedule.…
April 8, 2026
Duval Schools students get longer Thanksgiving break
The School Board voted to give students and teachers the whole week off at Thanksgiving this fall.…
March 31, 2026
New school bus cameras will nab drivers running stop signs
Cameras on all Duval County school buses will record drivers who pass illegally. Violators will be fined $225.…
March 26, 2026
Collapsed HQ sale now a ‘legal matter’ for Duval Schools
The HQ sale that fell through last month could now be a legal headache for Duval Schools.…
March 18, 2026
How did Duval Schools’ 7 legislative priorities fare?
Most of the district’s legislative priorities went unanswered this session.…
March 17, 2026
PHOTO ESSAY | FHSAA basketball’s triumphant return to Jacksonville
The FHSAA basketball tournament returned to Jacksonville for the first time in 50 years when UNF Arena hosted 64 games…
March 9, 2026
Annie R. Morgan will get new life — just not as a school
The MyVillage Project agreed to pay $1.25 million for Annie R. Morgan to create a tech incubator.…
March 3, 2026
STEM magnet program at Eugene Butler made official with school name change
The School Board renamed the school Jacksonville STEM Academy at Eugene Butler on Tuesday.…
February 6, 2026
Parents insist ICE is watching schools; superintendent says no
A Jacksonville parents group says at least 40 children are not attending school because of ICE activity.…