May 5, 2025
A search committee picked Santa Ono as the sole finalist for the president’s job at the University of Florida.…
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May 2, 2025
See how Trump’s funding cuts could affect your school district
Data from the Economic Policy Institute shows how cuts could affect every district in Florida.…
April 25, 2025
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | #AskJAXTDY: Florida Lottery $ for schools
Jacksonville Today reader Mark L. wonders if the Florida Lottery is contributing to public education like proponents promised.…
April 21, 2025
Lake Shore Middle teacher’s assistant, arrested for child abuse, says she acted in self-defense
A teacher’s assistant arrested after punching a student says she was defending herself.…
April 14, 2025
City launches kids’ Minecraft challenge to help plan Jacksonville’s riverfront
The three-week New Jax City challenge invites second-graders through college sophomores to design Jacksonville’s riverfront in Minecraft.…
April 9, 2025
School districts beg Florida lawmakers not to slash bonuses for accelerated students
Florida’s education funding could cost local districts millions if incentives for accelerated programs are reduced.…
April 9, 2025
Universities face sweeping audits under Florida DOGE
The state DOGE has demanded that universities turn over a vast set of documents regarding staffing, research and grants.…
April 2, 2025
Duval School Board removes district’s first challenged book, ‘Identical’
With a 6-1 vote, the Duval County School Board voted to permanently remove a book called Identical from its libraries.…
March 12, 2025
New K-8 school in RiverTown gets a name in advance of August opening
A new school set to open in St. Johns County’s RiverTown this August officially has a name: Hallowes Cove Academy.…
March 4, 2025
Lawmakers may repeal later school start times
A bill sponsored by Sen. Jennifer Bradley, R-Fleming Island, would reverse a law approved in 2023.…
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…
February 9, 2025
What the Duval School Board’s travel spat says about shifting politics
The Duval School Board voted against sending a member to serve in a leadership role with a group others perceive…
February 5, 2025
Duval school officials respond to fears over federal immigration rules
ICE agents have not come to local schools, but local officials are thinking about how to respond.…
January 28, 2025
Duval Schools town halls tackle district budget woes; last town hall is Thursday
Budget cuts could affect busing, class schedules, and more in Duval County public schools.…
January 16, 2025
School start times up in the air in Duval County
A new state law requires later starting times — a requirement that could upend the schedules for tnes of thousands…
January 13, 2025
Former officers of Duval teachers’ union charged with fraud
The former president and vice president of Duval Teachers United are each alleged to have stolen more than $1.2 million…
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.…
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.…
December 17, 2024
State asked to reopen investigation into accused Duval teacher
Duval Schools sent information from a recent investigation to the state DOE.…
December 11, 2024
State closed probe of Jax teacher before accuser was given chance to testify, lawyer says
The Florida Department of Ed says the accuser refused to be interviewed — a claim contradicted by emails reviewed by…
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.…
December 1, 2024
Duval Schools recognized as ‘System of Distinction’ for academic progress
Duval Schools received the award during the district’s recent reaccreditation review.…
November 19, 2024
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…
November 13, 2024
Duval Schools chief cleared on racial claim; commits to improve employee treatment
An investigation found the superintendent did not racially discriminate against an employee in Lee County.…