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Jacksonville Today covers education from the classroom to the Capitol. Our reporters follow Duval Schools as well as private and higher education across the region. We explain school board decisions, funding debates, curriculum changes, and state education policies that affect students, parents, and teachers in Northeast Florida.
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Teachers’ union leaders sentenced to prison for stealing $2.5M
The two former Duval County teachers’ union officers who together embezzled more than $2.5 million were sentenced Monday to prison.…
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.…
February 6, 2026
Bolles receives $8M donation to maintain Hodges field
The gift from the estate of Kernan and George H. Hodges Jr. is Bolles’ largest gift ever.…
February 5, 2026
UNF picks Polk State president as interim leader
Angela Garcia Falconetti is a Jacksonville native and two-time graduate of UNF.…
February 5, 2026
St. Johns County Schools braces for budget shortfall
The school district projects a deficit between $10 million and $15 million for the 2026-2027 school year.…
February 2, 2026
State of Florida to cover Duval Schools’ legal defense in free-speech suits by teachers
Jacksonville and Clay County teachers are bringing lawsuits alleging free speech violations.…
January 30, 2026
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | #AskJAXTDY: Property tax spending on schools?
This Number of the Week is also an #AskJAXTDY. Jacksonville Today reader Jane G. wonders what happens to the money…
January 29, 2026
Jacksonville Zoo to debut new entrance and manatee exhibit
The improvements are part of a $52 million renovation plan at the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens.…
January 21, 2026
Clay School Board member fails to explain racial remarks
Clay board member Robert Alvero did not show up when summoned to a Florida Board of Education meeting.…
January 20, 2026
Junior Achievement plans workforce training at FSCJ
Junior Achievement’s Experiential Learning Center will allow students to explore careers and learn to run businesses.…
January 15, 2026
Florida Senate passes overhaul of private school vouchers
The voucher legislation passed unanimously after an audit of the program found a “myriad of accountability challenges.”…
January 14, 2026
Duval Schools students earn another graduation record
The graduation rate for Duval Schools in 2025 set a district record for the second consecutive year.…
January 7, 2026
Duval School Board officially opposes Schools of Hope charter expansion
In a 4-3 vote, board members decided to include an item in their legislative platform that asks for changes to…
January 7, 2026
‘Respect the Stop’: Bus safety campaign urges drivers to stop
A new bus safety program in Duval County raises concerns about people who don’t stop for school buses.…
January 4, 2026
OPINION | Urban Meyer has no business in the Florida university system
Urban Meyer, the most universally reviled figure in Jacksonville Jaguars history is nominated as a trustee of New College.…
December 31, 2025
Clay School Board member assailed over racial remarks
More community leaders spoke out Wednesday against racial comments by School Board member Robert Alvero.…
December 31, 2025
Former Duval teachers union president pays back $1.3M
Teresa Brady, former president of Duval Teachers United, transferred $1.3 million to a government account in December.…
December 23, 2025
Only Merrill Road Elementary, Fort Caroline Middle eyed as Schools of Hope
Mater Academy has narrowed its list of 25 buildings to two intended for Schools of Hope in Duval.…
December 22, 2025
Clay School Board member takes heat for racial comments
The state education commissioner wants Robert Alvero to explain a racial post on social media.…
December 18, 2025
New 3D printing lab lets students explore engineering
Duval Schools students test-drive technology like 3D printing and learn real-world skills at the district’s STEM center.…
December 17, 2025
City Council members ask for voice on school closures
Council members Ju’Coby Pittman and Jimmy Peluso say school closures have implications beyond the school district.…
December 13, 2025
Raines snags state football title with last-minute thriller
Raines High School won its fourth state title with a 23-22 win over Miami Northwestern on Friday evening.…
December 12, 2025
UNF President Moez Limayem confirmed for top job at USF
Limayem will leave UNF to become president of the University of South Florida.…