News and features on learning at every level — from early childhood programs to higher education — across Northeast Florida.
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A row of Durham School Services buses. | Durham School Services
9 hours ago

Duval school bus drivers threaten strike, but more meetings planned

With school looming, Durham School Services will meet with bus drivers later this week in an attempt to avert a…

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15 hours ago

Clay County School Board challengers make their case on pay and spending

Three current School Board members have competition in the election, but none attended a recent forum.…

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Students walk up the steps at Atlantic Beach Elementary School in 2025. | Atlantic Beach Elementary via Facebook
1 day ago

Duval raises school lunch prices again

Students will need a little more lunch money when school starts in Duval County next week.…

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Schools are collecting and distributing school supplies to students in need. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
1 day ago

#AskJAXTDY | How can I donate supplies to Duval schools?

Community members can call their local school to ask how to donate school supplies…

Featured image for “Four Democrats face off in Duval School Board District 4 race. Who are they?”
Duval County School Board member Darryl Willie raises his hand in a community meeting about school closures. Four candidates are seeking to replace Willie on the School Board. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
2 days ago

Four Democrats face off in Duval School Board District 4 race. Who are they?

Alfreda Denson Butler, Rhodesia Butler, James Jacobs and Gracie Bell Kearse-McCastler have a competitive race ahead.…

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From left are Duval County School Board candidates Terence Myers, Donovan Bradley and Donna Westrich. | News4Jax
2 days ago

Meet the 3 candidates vying for Duval County School Board District 2 seat

Donovan Bradley, Terence Myers and Donna Westrich say they want to keep politics out of the classroom.…

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A meeting of the Duval County School Board on Jan. 6, 2026. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
August 2, 2026

5 Westside candidates compete for District 6 Duval School Board seat

School board candidates run non-partisan races, so the race could be decided in the primary election.…

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An e-bike is seen at a retail store in Glenview, Illinois, on July 20, 2022. | Nam Y. Huh, AP
July 30, 2026

Nassau County schools will require e-bikers to pass safety course

Students must become certified this year if they want to ride e-bikes or e-scooters to school.…

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LaTiffany Gallion founded Austin's Voice to celebrate the life of her son Austin General Jr. Austin's Voice was among the organizations that donated backpacks and school supplies through the Silent Women Speaking supply giveaway at the Wiley Road Playground on Saturday, July 25, 2026. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
July 28, 2026

Back-to-school giveaway grants Jacksonville moms a chance to honor lost children

Silent Women Speaking Foundation and partner groups distributed 500 backpacks in 40 minutes.…

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Henry Mack, as senior chancellor with Florida Department of Education, tours St. Petersburg College in February 2022. Mack was approved as Florida Education Commissioner on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. | St. Petersburg College, Facebook
July 23, 2026

State board approves Henry Mack as Florida education commissioner

Mack believes in parental rights and school choice. He has been critical of diversity, equity and inclusion programs.…

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Boeing collaborated with Communities in Schools Jacksonville, as well as the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to giveaway backpacks and school supplies to Duval County students on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Students also participated in hands-on STEM activities during the event. | Submitted, Boeing
July 21, 2026

Jacksonville’s back-to-school giveaways continue this weekend

Duval County organizations will provide school supplies across Jacksonville ahead of the 2026-27 academic year.…

Featured image for “In home state, Moms for Liberty shows lackluster influence in school board races”
Moms for Liberty co-founder Tina Descovich speaks at the Moms for Liberty annual convention in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 30, 2024. | Mark Schiefelbein, AP file
July 21, 2026

In home state, Moms for Liberty shows lackluster influence in school board races

Moms for Liberty Florida has not made any contributions to local school board candidates across Florida.…

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Florida has more school book removals than any other state, according to nonprofit groups tracking them.
July 16, 2026

What comes after book bans? Clay County Schools questions traditional libraries

After removing hundreds of books, Clay County is debating the purpose of high school libraries.…

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Duval students will soon be able to enroll in an electrical apprenticeship program. | Submitted
July 14, 2026

BIT OF JOY | Electrical training program to return to Westside High

Through a partnership between United Way of Northeast Florida and Duval County Public Schools, the local Miller Electric and national…

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The Jacksonville Policy Engagement Group hosted a School Board candidate forum June 23. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
July 14, 2026

Duval School Board election could bring shift in board’s ideology

The election could lead to an ideological shift for a board with a strongly conservative majority.…

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The apartment complex for men is nearing completion at the Sulzbacher's new Enterprise Village, as seen in May. | Sulzbacher
July 10, 2026

Sulzbacher begins construction on next phase of Enterprise Village

Sulzbacher is expanding its services in housing, healthcare and job training for people without homes.…

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Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in January 2025 | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
July 8, 2026

Duval Schools investigated ‘list’ of Douglas Anderson teachers 5 years after student sent it

Five years after receiving an email that named 12 Douglas Anderson teachers alleged of sexual abuse, records show DCPS investigated…

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The Florida Legislature in session on April 29, 2026. | Mike Stewart, AP
July 6, 2026

Legal changes will ease prosecution of people who fail to report child abuse

The law changes the statute of limitations for people like teachers who are required to report any abuse they suspect.…

Featured image for “Duval Schools retains its A grade; St. Johns County still tops in the state”
The St. Johns County School District is the highest-performing district in Florida. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
July 2, 2026

Duval Schools retains its A grade; St. Johns County still tops in the state

Florida gave A grades to Duval, Clay, Nassau and St. Johns County schools. Nassau finished second in the state.…

Featured image for “140 Florida laws go into effect July 1. Here are some you’ll want to know”
Judge gavel on a wooden desk, law books background
July 1, 2026

140 Florida laws go into effect July 1. Here are some you’ll want to know

New laws taking effect today cover safety, the environment, healthcare, education and more.…

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Baldwin Middle-Senior High School. | Google
June 30, 2026

Duval Schools principal accused of failing to report child abuse

Principal Michael Aaron Townsend was charged in connection with the arrest of a teacher last month.…

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The entrance of Ortega Elementary School. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
June 29, 2026

Parents question Duval school district’s process for closing schools

The School Board will decide Wednesday whether to add Ortega Elementary to a list of surplus property, a step toward…

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June 26, 2026

Clay County parents press School Board after arrest of wrestling coach

Parents questioned whether procedures for screening coaches and other volunteers are adequate.…

Featured image for “Jacksonville leaders identify solutions in early childcare gaps”
Students from Kreative Minds Academy received books about a secret seahorse, birds, and a moose and 20 mice as part of a literacy initiative from Mayor Donna Deegan’s administration on Jan. 9, 2026. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
June 26, 2026

Jacksonville leaders identify solutions in early childcare gaps

The Jacksonville Early Learning Task Force suggested several steps to increase childcare access.…