Jacksonville NAACP hopes community town hall on DCPS school closures plan can โclear up misinformationโ
The Jacksonville NAACP will host a town hall meeting on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Beaver Enterprise Center for community members to voice their concerns about the imminent school closures.
School board opts to move consolidation of 2 Duval County elementary schools to 2025
The Duval County School Board decided to push back the consolidation of R.L. Brown Elementary School and R.V. Daniels Elementary School by one year to give parents the same amount of time to adjust to the changes as other parents received for previous school consolidations.
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.
โSlavery did not benefit Black peopleโ: Duval County School Board member speaks out about new teaching standards
A Duval County School Board member is speaking out to the News4JAX this evening about Floridaโs NEW controversial educational standards for African American Studies and how the new curriculum could be rolled out into local schools.
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.
EXPLAINER: Where will my extra tax money go if Duval approves referendum for teachers?
With the upcoming primary election just around the bend, one of the questions Duval County voters are being asked is whether theyโre willing to pay higher property taxes so that Jacksonville teachers can earn a better salary.
Marathon Duval School Board meeting prompts discussion of districtโs public comment policy
Nearly 300 people filled out a blue notecard in the Duval County Public Schools administrative building Tuesday, adding their names to the list of speakers that would address the school board directly at the meeting that night.
Parents voice concerns about masks in schools before Duval County School Board makes decision
Hours of fiery debate involving doctors, parents and local leaders dominated a special Duval County School Board meeting Monday before the board approved a 90-day student mask mandate with a medical opt-out.
Duval County school district leaders may soon be looking for a new home
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ The main office of Duval County Public Schools is in a convenient, central location of Jacksonville. But during a workshop last week, Duval County School Board member Lori Hershey said itโs time to consider making a move. โI totally agree with Ms. Hershey that now is a good time to explore that,โ said School Board member Warren Jones. School Board Vice Chairman Darryl Willie said: โThrough the chair, I could definitely get behind this resolution. A proposal is expected to be brought up at the next School Board meeting in December.
With week to election, Duval School Board makes push for half-cent tax
JACKSONVILLE, FLa. โ On Monday evening, members of the Duval County School Board made another pitch for a half-cent sales tax referendum, which appears on the election ballot for Duval County voters. The half-cent sales tax money would also go toward safety and security, building upgrades and renovations at schools across the city. RELATED: How Duval Countyโs half-cent sales tax would benefit schools in your neighborhoodโJust like work spaces, research shows a good learning environment improves achievement. And all students in (Duval) County deserve a building and resources to succeed," said board member Darryl Willie. Duval County School Board members encourage everyone to stay informed and follow the district on Facebook and on its referendum website.
WATCH LIVE: Jill Biden hosts virtual roundtable on school reopenings in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Jill Biden virtually hosts a roundtable conversation on school reopenings in Jacksonville as part of her national Back-to-School tour. The roundtable will be moderated by Duval County School Board member Darryl Willie and feature Duval County parents and teachers. Participants will discuss the challenges of distance learning and the recent return to in-person learning. Watch the event by clicking the video play button below:
School Board to vote tonight on proposed elementary school consolidations
DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. The Duval County School Board is expected to vote tonight on recommendations to consolidate several elementary schools in the citys North and Northwest neighborhoods. The schools impacted include, but are not limited to Brentwood Elementary School, John Love Elementary School, and Carter G. Woodson Elementary School. The third has to do with Carter G. Woodson Elementary School. Willie said the original plan was to merge Woodson and St. Clair Evans Academy into a brand new school, named Northwestern Elementary School. The new elementary school would be in the original Northwestern Middle School building, which closed at the end of the 2019-2020 school year.
Families can weigh in on proposed elementary school consolidations
The schools impacted include, but are not limited to Brentwood Elementary School, John Love Elementary School, and Carter G. Woodson Elementary School. For John Love Elementary, the district's recommendation is to combine it into Long Branch Elementary School. The third has to do with Carter G. Woodson Elementary School. Willie tells News4jax the original plan was to merge Woodson and St. Clair Evans Academy into a brand new school, named Northwestern Elementary School. The new elementary school would be in the original Northwestern Middle School building, which closed at the end of the 2019-2020 school year.