December 23, 2025
Mater Academy has narrowed its list of 25 buildings to two intended for Schools of Hope in Duval.…
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December 23, 2025
Former UF President Ben Sasse has pancreatic cancer
Sasse posted on social media that he has been diagnosed with metastasized, Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.…
December 23, 2025
Thieves steal $200K in technology from private school
Minds of the Future Academy is turning to the community for help replacing the lost technology.…
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 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.…
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 3, 2025
UNF gets $1.3M grant to develop STEM game
The game, called Adventures with Emmy, will be similar to Dungeons and Dragons but with a STEM theme.…
December 1, 2025
Vouchers are shifting funding away from traditional schools
Teachers say school vouchers are leading to fewer programs for kids, larger classes and inadequate teacher pay.…
November 25, 2025
Duval Schools asks Jax Library to cut student access to book apps
The library access issue comes as the School Board will vote Monday on changes to its policy for reviewing challenged…
November 21, 2025
Past, present, proposed: How Duval school closures have created community skepticism
Duval school closures will considered on the Eastside and in Mayport during a School Board meeting Dec. 1.…
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
Clay County wrestles with impasse on teacher pay
Teachers and school district officials will make presentations to the School Board next week in hopes of resolving the issue.…
November 14, 2025
How to enroll in Duval County Public Schools for 2026 | JAX TODAY GUIDE
If you’re looking to enroll a first-time student in Duval Schools or switch schools for this coming fall, here’s what…
November 14, 2025
Here’s how Florida will teach the history of communism
Sweeping new teaching standards cover the history of communism, but critics say they appear deeply ideological.…
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 13, 2025
Lawmakers desperate to solve school voucher troubles
Legislators are searching for ways to avoid another multimillion-dollar crisis as the voucher program expands.…
November 12, 2025
THE JAXSON | Honoring Jacksonville’s pioneering colleges in National Career Development Month
In recognition of National Career Development Month, we take a look back at the history of four pioneering institutions of…
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.…
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 28, 2025
Lisa Sutherland appointed as JU’s interim president
Sutherland will take over when current President Tim Cost becomes school chancellor July 1…
October 27, 2025
Government shutdown closes school for autistic children
The Jericho School for Children with Autism said its budget deficit became unmanageable.…