January 10, 2025
Here’s a look at how class sizes in Duval County have changed since a constitutional amendment limited them.…
January 10, 2025
Duval students earned diplomas at record rate in 2024
Duval County Public Schools saw its graduation rate spike to a record high of 90.9% last year.…
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 22, 2024
PHOTO ESSAY | Jacksonville 2024 in 24 images
Jacksonville Today’s Will Brown chose his favorite 24 images he captured in 2024.…
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 12, 2024
Raines High at 60: A season of success on the football field and off
Raines High School heads to the state football championship, as the predominantly Black Northwest Jacksonville school also celebrates historically good…
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.…
November 6, 2024
Duval Schools needs to find $97M. But where?
School closures don’t begin to fill the gap in Duval Schools’ budget.…
November 5, 2024
Blount’s victory seals Duval School Board’s conservative majority
Reginald Blount focused his campaign on conservative talking points that emphasize cultural issues.…
November 5, 2024
3 Duval elementary schools will close soon; 3 more after a year
6 Jacksonville elementary schools will close — but only half at the end of the current school year as originally proposed. …
November 1, 2024
Duval School Board election is Tuesday in district bearing brunt of school closures
Jacksonville Today asked the two School Board candidates their thoughts on school closures in the district they want to represent.…
October 29, 2024
School Board skeptical on school closures, but supe warns against kicking can down road
A vote is coming Monday on whether to close six elementary schools and discontinue the Young Men’s and Women’s Leadership…
October 28, 2024
Duval Schools food workers could strike over contract
Contract negotiations between the workers’ union and the school district’s food service provider have broken down.…
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 24, 2024
NOV. 5 DUVAL VOTER GUIDE | Compare the candidates
Compare the candidates for Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, state Legislature and Congress with our Candidate Comparison Tool.…
October 14, 2024
Duval School Board member pushes storm-related conspiracy theories
Tony Ricardo is among the elected officials sharing hurricane-related content that’s misleading or incorrect on social media.…
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.…
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…
October 2, 2024
Duval School Board clears path toward closing 18 schools
The board approved a five-year plan that suggests closing schools, but more votes and meetings would be required.…
September 29, 2024
Duval’s 15-year school closure plan up for a vote Tuesday
Duval Schools’ proposal to close more than schools over the next 15 years is up for a board vote on…
September 26, 2024
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Proposed school closures
Two dozen more schools could close in Duval County over the next 15 years.…