‘We’ve never only had 10 applicants’: Consultants cite timing, volatility for low interest in DCPS superintendent job
After the Duval County School Board voted on Wednesday to pause the search for a new superintendent and re-advertise the position early on in 2024, questions remain as to why there was such a low number of applicants for the job.
Douglas Anderson teacher removed from classroom for second time; investigation into allegations reopened
The News4JAX I-TEAM has learned a Douglas Anderson teacher has been removed from the classroom for a second time as the school district’s office of professional standards investigates allegations against him again amid pressure from stakeholders.
Have your voice heard: Duval County School Board holds 2nd community meeting on superintendent search
The Duval County School Board hopes to have a permanent superintendent in place by January after the early retirement of Dr. Diana Greene in July. Dr. Dana Kriznar is currently serving as interim superintendent.
DCPS police chief stresses importance of ‘see something, say something’ after shooting near high school football game
Duval County Public School officials will discuss safety measures at school games after a teen shot into a large crowd Friday night at a high school football game, according to police.
DCPS wants to bring in superintendent candidates by end of year; literacy for students will be key focus this year
Members of the Jacksonville City Council and the Duval County School Board meet Thursday morning to discuss a long list of topics including the current state of public schools and the search for a superintendent.
City attorneys respond to request for special election for Duval County School Board District 4 & 6 in 2024
The Jacksonville Branch of the NAACP and the other civil rights groups involved in the city of Jacksonville redistricting lawsuit have filed a motion asking a federal judge to order special elections for Duval County School Board Districts 4 and 6, in 2024.
‘Below our expectations’: State test results show Duval County schools underperforming in English, math
Duval County Public Schools ranked below the state average in English language arts and math for the 2022-2023 school year, according to newly released results from the Florida Department of Education.
NAACP, civil rights groups file motion to hold special election for 2 Duval County school board seats in 2024
The Jacksonville Branch of the NAACP and the other civil rights groups involved in the city of Jacksonville redistricting lawsuit have filed a motion asking a federal judge to order special elections for Duval County School Board Districts 4 and 6, in 2024.
DCPS allows parents to surveil child’s mobile device activity with new app
In an effort to bolster internet safety and technological security, Duval County Public School leaders discussed the adoption of a new application that will provide parents more access to their student’s activity on any district-provided electronic device.
Story behind Dr. Greene’s departure: a teacher’s arrest, a state investigation and politics
Duval County Public Schools superintendent Dr. Diana Greene’s departure, which was approved by the school board on Tuesday, comes after more than a month of scrutiny following the arrest of a high school music teacher and the subsequent reassignment of three other teachers during the investigation.
Letter from Douglas Anderson alumni asks that investigation look into possible financial links to teacher misconduct
The Duval County Public School’s special meeting was abruptly canceled Friday, leaving some former Douglas Anderson School of the Arts students disappointed that they didn’t have a chance to discuss their ideas as the investigation into longtime music teacher Jeffrey Clayton, who is now charged with lewd behavior involving a student, continues.
Misconduct Management: What to know ahead of DCPS Board’s Friday meeting
Duval County School Board members plan to meet Friday at 2 p.m. to continue a discussion about recent misconduct issues at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and about the district’s methods for reporting instances of employee misconduct to various state agencies.
City hiring outside counsel to investigate Douglas Anderson allegations, state reporting issues
During a special Duval County School Board meeting Wednesday, members discussed whether an outside attorney should be hired to look closely at an ongoing investigation at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and to scrutinize the district’s practices for reporting teacher misconduct to the state.
I-TEAM: Duval County Schools superintendent’s job in jeopardy amid Douglas Anderson scandal, sources say
The Duval County Schools Superintendent’s job could be in jeopardy, according to three News4JAX I-TEAM sources familiar with the matter. This comes amid scandal at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, which saw a longtime teacher, Jeffrey Clayton, arrested last month and charged with lewd behavior involving a student.
Douglas Anderson music teacher’s disciplinary history shows record of being accused of inappropriately touching students
The News4JAX I-TEAM has uncovered multiple instances of disciplinary actions taken against long-time teacher at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts who is now charged with inappropriately touching a student.
State alleges DCPS failed to report Douglas Anderson sexual harassment incident
In a Wednesday letter to Duval County Public Schools (DCPS), the vice chancellor of the Florida Department of Education’s Office of Safe Schools (OSS) alleged that DCPS failed to report instances of sexual harassment cited in the termination notice for former Douglas Anderson School of the Arts music teacher Jeffrey Clayton.
DCPS leaders break ground on new, improved Southside Estates Elementary School
Duval County Public School leaders plan to break ground Wednesday on a 94,000-square-foot rebuild of Southside Estates Elementary School, which will see the consolidation of students at the school’s current campus and Windy Hill Elementary, when it opens in August 2024.
140 former, current students asked to interview for ongoing investigations at Douglas Anderson
Duval County Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene on Friday sent a note to families at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts detailing upcoming changes at the school to address the culture in the wake of multiple investigations into teachers at the public magnet school.
DCPS committee discusses changes to school bathroom rules, facility renaming process
Following revelations about multiple faculty members at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, board members also discussed and reviewed the board’s policies on ethics and those that prohibit any staff fraternization with students.
DCPS: District’s school choice lottery results ‘prematurely’ published
An error within Duval County Public Schools’ Office of School Choice on Tuesday caused the results of the annual lottery process to be published and delivered to families across the district before a final audit of the results was completed.
UPDATE: DCPS retracts info on curriculum review committee, citing ‘premature email’
The Duval County Public Schools committee, tasked with reviewing and reconsidering teaching materials, instructional media and library books, is taking shape, according to an email from the district’s Supervisor of Instructional Materials and Media Services, Michelle Dibias.
Ribault High School seniors earn scholarships for participating in school-to-work mentoring program
Ribault High School students were honored Thursday morning at a scholarship presentation that recognized their dedication and perseverance through their involvement in the Big Brother Big Sisters “Beyond School Walls” workforce readiness-mentoring program.
DCPS students have a say in the district’s direction, thanks to newly resurrected group
Elijah Melendez-Eyster is a senior at Mandarin High School and part of the Jacksonville Association of Governing Students, or “JAGS,” a recently-rebooted initiative by Duval County Public Schools, aimed at providing students with a direct conduit to the highest offices in the district.
DCPS errs ‘on the side of caution’ in clearing schools of content condemned by DeSantis administration
Duval County Public Schools is performing a mass review of all classroom libraries and media centers throughout the district after the Florida Department of Education handed down directives parallel to new state law.
JASMYN CEO addresses controversial Instagram post during Duval County School Board meeting
The CEO of JASMYN, a group that provides resources for the LGBTQ community, addressed the Duval County School Board during Tuesday’s meeting — following DCPS’ decision to end its decades-long services agreement with the organization.