May 23, 2024
Interim Superintendent Dana Kriznar said the district has made several changes to keep students safe, and more are on the…
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.…
May 23, 2024
Chairman resigns from school tax oversight committee
Chair Donald Green suggested Duval Schools is blocking the committee from operating independently.…
May 21, 2024
Duval superintendent candidate shocked previous district with resignation
Questions remain about Christopher Bernier’s sudden departure from Lee County as he vies to be Duval superintendent.…
May 8, 2024
Wanted: Bus drivers for Duval Schools
Duval Schools needs about 50 new bus drivers and some mechanics this fall.…
May 7, 2024
2 Duval superintendent candidates advance as finalists
The Duval County School Board selected two candidates Tuesday as the finalists in its search for a new superintendent.…
May 5, 2024
OPINION | Remedial education: It’s time for an elected superintendent
It’s time for Jacksonville to consider a strong, elected superintendent model such as most counties in the state have. …
April 30, 2024
NAACP sets town hall meeting to discuss school closures
The interim superintendent and School Board president will be at the town hall meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the…
April 30, 2024
Duval school district rebuffs pressure to end relationship with Jacksonville Public Library
Amid the national “book ban” conversation, Duval school officials defended a longstanding connection with the Jacksonville Public Library.…
April 30, 2024
Duval Schools could cut 700 teachers and staff
The Duval Teachers Union will try to find positions for employees whose jobs are eliminated.…
April 26, 2024
Duval Schools apologizes for errors over arrested teacher
The district acknowledged that a teacher at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts should have been removed his classroom immediately.…
April 24, 2024
Former Douglas Anderson teacher pleads guilty
Jeffrey Clayton admitted to touching a teenage student and uttering romantic feelings about her.…
April 23, 2024
Nonprofit may hold key to Duval literacy gaps
Students have improved their reading accuracy and comprehension after tutoring from READ USA, a literacy group based in Jacksonville.…
April 23, 2024
Six semifinalists picked for Duval Schools superintendent
Five men and one woman are semifinalists for superintendent of Duval County Public Schools.…
April 18, 2024
Douglas Anderson teacher accused of indecent exposure
Chris Allen-Black, an algebra teacher, was arrested in Orange County on the misdemeanor charge.…
April 16, 2024
Duval parents plead to keep their schools open
Nearly a dozen parents spoke to the School Board on Tuesday, but school officials stressed again that no decisions are…
April 16, 2024
Beaches leaders fight to preserve schools
Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach city councils voted to oppose the closure or consolidation of schools in their communities.…
April 15, 2024
Education chief visits Raines to tout Bright Futures scholarships
Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. wants to ensure that students know their options for attending college.…
April 9, 2024
Leaders fight possible closure of Atlantic Beach Elementary
Duval County Public Schools is considering a recommendation to close 37 schools across the county.…
April 8, 2024
JTA proving to be an alternative to school buses
The My Ride to School program has exceeded expections as Duval Schools wrestles with transportation costs.…
April 2, 2024
Duval consolidates 2 elementary schools, but gives parents extra year to prepare
R.V. Daniels Elementary in Northwest Jacksonville will be consolidated with R.L. Brown Gifted and Talented Academy after the 2024-25 school…
March 25, 2024
DeSantis comes to Jacksonville to sign social media limits on kids
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB3 at Cornerstone Classical Academy, banning children younger than 14 from having social media accounts.…
March 25, 2024
Cellphones could be banned for Duval students
School Board member April Carney said she will propose a ban on cellphone use during the school day so students…
March 18, 2024
Duval resumes search for school superintendent
The district hopes to interview finalists for the position in mid-May with a decision made during a special board meeting…