December 20, 2025
The Raines Vikings marched down Moncrief Road with their hard-fought state championship trophy during a community parade on Saturday.…
Coverage of school board decisions, classroom initiatives, and stories about students, teachers, and education issues in Duval County.
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 12, 2025
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | School buses: Transporting Duval students
In Duval County, most school buses — about two-thirds — arrive at school by the time they’re scheduled to arrive.…
December 10, 2025
The $100M question: Was Duval Schools actually in ‘debt’?
Duval Schools’ financial position is “strong,” according to its CFO, and what Superintendent Christopher Bernier characterized as “$100 million debt”…
December 8, 2025
Duval Schools sued over teachers’ right to free speech
The teachers’ complaints allege their right to free speech was violated.…
December 2, 2025
A change to who reviews challenged books for Duval Schools
School board members will now each appoint a parent to the committee that reviews challenged books.…
December 2, 2025
2 more Duval elementary schools will close
Over community objections, the Duval County School Board voted unanimously Monday to close two more elementary schools — but later…
November 30, 2025
‘$100M debt’? Duval superintendent paints rosier financial picture amid school closures
The way Bernier talks about the urgency of school closures has done something of a 180 — from needing to…
November 18, 2025
3 charter school operators target Duval for Schools of Hope
Three charter companies outlined plans to open “Schools of Hope” within dozens of Duval school buildings.…
November 14, 2025
How to enroll in Duval County Public Schools for 2026 | HOW TO JAX
If you’re looking to enroll a first-time student in Duval Schools or switch schools for this coming fall, here’s what…
November 13, 2025
Check out Duval Schools’ School Enrollment Expo before lottery begins Dec. 1
Now’s the time to start thinking about where to send your kids in the fall of 2026, Duval Schools says.…
November 11, 2025
Genesys Works puts Duval high schoolers in jobs
The workforce development program places Duval County students in internship jobs with major employers.…
November 4, 2025
Duval Schools lobbying Tallahassee for Schools of Hope changes
State lawmakers allowed Schools of Hope charters to colocate in district schools, which a Duval School Board member says is…
October 30, 2025
Duval Schools spotlights 67 career and technical programs
Explore the district’s career and technical education programs during a showcase Saturday at UNF.…
October 23, 2025
Charter school company hopes to operate within 25 Duval public schools
New rules from the state mean districts have to let some charter schools use their buildings for free.…
October 23, 2025
Duval School Board’s scaled-back request to hire own attorney will go to Tallahassee
A compromise bill says the city’s top counsel would have the final say over legal opinions issued by the school…
October 23, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Why is JEA replacing pipes near me again?
A Jacksonville Today reader wonders whether pipe replacement in San Jose duplicates work done earlier.…
October 14, 2025
Attorney Ben Crump decries Jax police for violent arrests
The civil rights attorney defended a woman who was arrested after struggling with police outside her daughter’s school.…
October 13, 2025
Free speech fight simmers at Duval School Board
Board members are criticized over speech as they vote to settle with a teacher over his alleged free speech violation,…
October 9, 2025
Former Duval teachers union president pleads guilty
Teresa Brady admitted she and another union official conspired to cash in fraudulent leave time.…
October 1, 2025
Free mental health services available to Duval students
Demand for mental health services is at an all-time high among Duval Schools students.…
September 29, 2025
‘Schools of Hope’ charter operators can use public school buildings, rent-free
The state Board of Education approved changes to charter school rules that public school advocates are decrying.…
September 26, 2025
Duval teacher reassigned over social media posts
Douglas Anderson teacher Hope McMath, a local activist, referred to City Councilman Rory Diamond as a “grand wizard.”…