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A river flood warning and a rip current statement in effect for 4 regions in the area

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A river flood warning and a rip current statement in effect for 4 regions in the area

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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.

High school graduation rates drop 3% over the last year, state says

The Florida Department of Education reports the high school graduation rate dropped by nearly three percentage points over the last year. But the department says the rates are still higher than the pre-pandemic rate.

Here’s how DCPS wants to update its bathroom, locker room policies to comply with state law

Duval County Public Schools must give a report Wednesday to the Florida Department of Education on how it is complying with Florida’s “Parents Bill of Rights."

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.

DCPS leaders approve supplemental curriculum for sex education

Duval County Public Schools leaders have approved a refurbished set of sex education lessons for middle and high school students after hours of discussion during Tuesday’s board meeting.

Uncut: DCPS Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene explains decision to cut ties with JASMYN

During a meeting of the Duval County School Board on Tuesday night, Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene spent approximately 10 minutes addressing the district’s decision to end its decades-long services agreement with JASMYN, an organization that provides resources for the LGBTQ community.

DeSantis helped flip school boards. They’re now making their mark.

In an unprecedent move, he endorsed a raft of school board candidates. They are beginning to make their marks.

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DCPS ends over 20-year relationship with LGBTQ advocacy group over ‘inappropriate’ materials

Duval County Public Schools ended its decades-long services agreement with JASMYN, an organization that provides resources for the LGBTQ community, citing the perceived use of materials deemed to be inappropriate for children.

Florida school police shoot ax-wielding man trying to enter elementary school

The man initially left the campus and school police pursued him, at which point he refused to drop his weapon and instead used it to threaten the officers.

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Man who tried to enter Jacksonville elementary school wielding ax identified

Duval County Public Schools on Friday afternoon confirmed one of its elementary schools was locked down after a report of a suspicious person who was wielding an ax outside the school.

Could this ‘attack-resistant’ glass stop the next school shooter?

Armoured One builds special glass to slow down an attacker and provide more time for students and teachers to get to safety.

‘No reason to panic’: Jacksonville mayor urges residents to prepare, know flood & evacuation zone

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry on Monday warned of potential flooding and tornadoes during a news conference detailing Hurricane Ian preparations but added there is “no reason to panic.”

DCPS delays sex education curriculum vote due to new state law

A planned discussion of the material Duval County Public Schools uses to teach students about reproductive health was pulled from Monday night’s school board agenda.

Superintendent responds after state sends letter outlining ‘major concerns’ in wake of searing grand jury report

The Duval County School Board met Thursday morning to discuss the findings of a bombshell grand jury report that found the school’s police force underreported crimes to the state.

Duval school board acknowledges major issues in grand jury report, says changes have been made

The Duval County School Board met Thursday morning to discuss the findings of a bombshell grand jury report that found the school’s police force underreported crimes to the state.

DCPS board to discuss scathing report accusing district of underreporting crimes

The Duval County School Board will meet Thursday to discuss a grand jury’s bombshell report accusing the former district police chief of failing to report thousands of crimes on school campuses.

Duval County voters approve property tax increase to help teachers & schools

Duval County voters on Tuesday night voted in favor of a property tax hike designed in part to help teachers and school staff of public schools in Jacksonville.

DCPS, former police chief respond to scathing report saying district underreported crimes

A spokesperson for Duval County Public Schools addressed the latest report from a Florida grand jury that accuses the former director of Duval County Public Schools’ Police Department of severely underreporting instances of crimes on school campuses over a four-year period.

Teacher shortage: Nearly 400 teacher vacancies in Duval County as school begins Monday

The Duval County school district has nearly 400 classroom teacher vacancies heading into the first day of school.

Proposed tax increase to benefit Duval County teachers & schools spotlights Tuesday discussion

Educators and other community leaders gathered Tuesday evening for a discussion on the proposed tax increase for schools in Duval County.

Duval County superintendent addresses new school year’s unique challenges

News4JAX sat down one-on-one with Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene to ask about this year’s unique challenges, including staffing and politics.

‘We are in this together’: DCPS superintendent lays out plan for navigating teacher shortage as school year looms

In a message to district staff Wednesday, Duval County Public Schools Dr. Superintendent Diana Greene announced that class sizes in grades K-8 will increase by one or two students across the district.

St. Johns County schools top state in FSA scores; Duval County below state average

Florida Standards Assessment scores for students were released last week and they show mixed results for area schools.

READ JAX Social Media Challenge promotes reading 20 minutes a day

Duval County education advocates know it's not just students who are on social media, and they're challenging parents to team up with their children for a social media challenge this summer.

Attack-proof? I-TEAM tests technology, tactics used by company hired to make Duval County schools safer

When children head back to school in August, their safety is top priority.

Community organizations throw Pride rally, party outside Duval County School Board

Equality Florida said they want to ensure Duval County provides a safe and inclusive environment for all LGBTQ students.

City, DCPS announces partnership with company specializing in security doors, glass

The city of Jacksonville and Duval County school district on Wednesday announced a new plan to keep children safe in the classroom.

Duval County School Board reworks LGBTQ+ support guide, may notify parents of name change

A 37-page document, which describes itself as “a critical tool at a critical time,” is now under intense scrutiny within Duval County Public Schools.

Gateway Conference coaches, athletes honored at Florida Theatre

Dozens of coaches and student-athletes from 17 Gateway Conference schools were honored Monday night at the Florida Theater.

Duval School’s ‘LGBTQ Support Guide’ is being reworked amid new state law

A 37-page document, which describes itself as “a critical tool at a critical time,” is now under intense scrutiny within Duval County Public Schools.

Duval County teachers predict ‘very, very bad situation’ for school staffing

Voters in Duval County will decide on August 23, whether the district will raise the county’s property taxes by one millage rate as a means of funding teacher pay increases and improvement of Duval County Public Schools’ arts and athletic programs.

Property tax referendum to help Duval schools clears City Council, goes to voters in August

A measure requested by the Duval County School Board that would put a property tax referendum on a ballot this year is poised for a final reading during Tuesday’s meeting of the Jacksonville City Council.

Rules committee votes to advance measure that would put property tax legislation on ballot

The Jacksonville City Council Rules Committee on Tuesday voted 4-3 in favor of moving along a measure that would allow voters to decide on a property tax increase, which Duval County Public Schools said would be used to help increase teacher pay and improve arts and athletic programs for students.

The 36th Annual Celebrity Chefs Tasting Luncheon

The Tastiest Fundraiser in Town!

DCPS: Nearly 350 kids a year involved in accidental shootings

Duval County Public Schools leaders are reminding and teaching parents to secure their guns. It is part of an effort to avoid accidental shootings.

Proposed DCPS property tax increase would generate $81M, address historic teacher shortage

The Duval County School Board is poised to discuss an official proposal to ask voters for a one-mill increase to the county’s property tax rate in order to fund salary increases for teachers and reduce the record number of vacant staffing positions.

How DCPS is spending money from half-cent sales tax

With Duval County residents possibly being asked to support another type of tax increase, this one to improve teacher pay, the News4JAX I-TEAM is looking into what the school district has been doing with money from its last tax increase.

Explainer: Duval County schools’ half-cent sales tax vs. millage rate increase

As Duval County Public Schools continues to grapple with a crippling teacher shortage and retention problem, superintendent Diana Greene recommended that the school board consider hiking property taxes by one mill in order to boost salaries, fill the record number of vacant staffing positions and bolster the district’s arts and athletic programs.

Duval school board explores increasing property taxes to improve teacher pay, bolster programs

The Duval County School Board on Tuesday discussed the possibility of asking voters for a one-mill increase in property taxes to help increase teacher pay and improve arts and athletic programs for students, according to the school district.

DCPS administrators will stand in as classroom teachers to fill quarantine vacancies

It’s not the fresh start in a new year that everyone was hoping for with the omicron variant of COVID-19 making its rounds through Duval County Public Schools.

New rules as Duval students return to school after winter break

More than 130,000 public school students in Duval County are heading back to school on Tuesday and the rules are changing based on high coronavirus numbers.

COVID-19 positivity rate up as Duval students return to school after winter break

More than 130,000 public school students in Duval County are heading back to school on Tuesday and the rules are changing based on high coronavirus numbers.

DCPS breaks ground on performing arts center at middle school

Duval County Public Schools held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday morning for a new addition to Fort Caroline Middle School of the Visual and Performing Arts.

School dress codes called “sexist” and “outdated”

The debate over what students are allowed to wear in public schools is taking center stage at the “Women’s Rights Project”.

DCPS suspends requirement for parents to opt students out of wearing mask

Citing a new state law signed Thursday by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Duval County Public Schools says it is suspending its requirement for parents to opt their children out of wearing a face covering.

Duval school board rates Superintendent Greene ‘highly effective’ in annual review

The board of education for Duval County Public Schools released its evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene on Wednesday which shows the members believe she effectively advanced the district’s core beliefs and goals.

DCPS superintendent says 11K+ mask opt-out forms have been signed by parents

Students attending Duval County Public Schools no longer need a doctor’s note, but they still need paperwork signed by a parent or guardian to opt out of wearing a mask in the classroom.

Duval County School District goes back to optional mask requirements

Duval County students no longer need a doctor’s note to opt out of wearing a face mask.

Duval schools mask mandate loosened after county meets COVID-19 thresholds

After nearly two months in effect, the mask requirement within Duval County Public Schools was automatically suspended Friday when the COVID-19 community transmission data met the second of two key thresholds set by the school board.

Duval County schools mask mandate loosened after meeting COVID-19 thresholds

After nearly two months in effect, the mask requirement within Duval County Public Schools was automatically suspended Friday when the COVID-19 community transmission data met the second of two key thresholds set by the school board.

Lawsuit challenging Duval County Schools’ mask mandate delayed over questions of jurisdiction

A hearing in a federal lawsuit challenging Duval County Public Schools mask mandate was delayed Friday after a conference the previous day identified some jurisdictional issues.

Duval school board puts mask decision on hold due to 3 pending lawsuits

There was no change made to the mask mandate policy for Duval County Schools on Monday.

'It's the right thing to do': Florida school board votes to rename 6 Confederate-tied schools

Nearly a year since the shift was first proposed, a Florida school board voted to rename six schools named after Confederate leaders.

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