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DUVAL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS


2 days ago

Duval School Board approves fitting high schools with weapons detectors

Duval County Public Schools leaders met Tuesday afternoon to discuss a multimillion-dollar proposal to purchase and install weapons detectors in all district high schools.

3 days ago

Addressing school safety: Duval school police, staff underwent training ahead of new school year

In Duval County, staff at Mandarin High School held special drills this summer. The same drills were also held at Crown Point Elementary. They focused on how to reunite parents and children if there is a disaster, like an armed attacker.

3 days ago

Need a free laptop or hotspot for your student? Here’s how parents can apply

The Duval County school district is reminding parents to apply for a free laptop or hot spot for their child if they need it.

QUESTION: What do you think about raising property taxes for teacher raises?

A local community group spoke out Friday in front of the Duval County School Board asking the community to support raising property taxes for teacher raises.

Duval County teachers union reaches tentative agreement to raise starting salaries to $48,700

The union representing Duval County teachers has reached a tentative agreement with the school district to raise starting teacher pay.

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.

Bus driver shortages loom as students head back to school

As of last week, Duval County Public Schools said it needed as many as 50 new bus drivers. One of its contractors, Student Transportation of America, said it is still looking to hire around 100.

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.

Community group calls for ‘yes’ vote to increase property tax, fund teacher raises, other needs

Low pay for veteran teachers and more than 500 teacher vacancies in Duval County Public Schools are just some reasons why a community group is now pushing for Jacksonville to vote “yes” to increase property taxes.

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Prospective Duval County School Board candidates share their views ahead of race for District 2

Three weeks from Tuesday votes will be counted to decide who will fill two Duval County School Board seats.

‘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.

Duval County School Board, District 6

Tanya Hardaker is challenging incumbent board member Charlotte Joyce in Duval County School Board’s District 2, which represents most of southwest Duval County, including Riverside, Avondale and Argyle Forest. As this is a nonpartisan office, all voters in the district will see this race on the August ballot.

Know the signs: 4 questions to ask your child’s high school coach about heat exhaustion

Now is the perfect time for parents to ask questions about their child’s safety while playing in the heat.

Duval County Public Schools sends out back-to-school reminders

With the start of the 2022-23 school year a month away, Duval County Public Schools sent out some back-to-school reminders.

DCPS ahead of schedule on revenue collected from half-cent sales tax

Every Duval County school is getting safety and security upgrades as part of the district’s 15-year facility plan.

School board approves new policy for Duval students to exercise free speech on campus

New rules for Duval County students who want to lend their voice to a cause during the upcoming school year.

Duval School Board OKs new policy to line up with controversial state law critics say could harm LGBTQ+ students

The Duval County School Board on Monday night voted 7-0 in favor of a policy requiring employees to notify the parents of a student if there’s a change in that student’s support services.

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.

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Active shooter training class hosted by public safety office teaches ‘ultimate survival guide’

The Northeast Florida Safety Council will hold an active shooter and threat management class Wednesday following several recent mass shootings around the country.

Free meals are available to children in Florida while schools are closed for the summer. Here’s how to find a site near you

Summer BreakSpot is available for those age 18 and younger.

Duval County parents weigh in on district revising LGBTQ+ Support Guide

How Duval County Public Schools is utilizing the Parental Rights in Education law, dubbed “Don’t Say Gay” by its critics, is causing a stir.

Duval school board mulls new teaching certificate to boost retention

The Duval County School board on Tuesday night will discuss adopting a new type of teaching certificate, as the district continues to grapple with a crippling shortage of classroom educators.

DCPS police chief says security policies are geared toward one thing: Active shooter events

As a result of what happened in Texas, Duval County schools wasted no time in making security modifications to protect our children, hiring Armoured One. The head of DCPS police joined The Morning Show on Thursday to discuss the coming security improvements.

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.

‘Your children are safe in our schools,’ Duval Public Schools police chief says in wake of Texas shooting

The tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, has parents, teachers and students concerned about safety on campus. That was clear Friday at a public school in Duval County.

$5.5 million awarded for mental health services to support Duval County Public Schools

United Way of Northeast Florida, the Kids Hope Alliance and Duval County Public Schools announced Thursday a $5.5 million dollar grant for access to free mental health resources for Duval County students.

Security measures heightened in local districts following deadly shooting at Texas school

In the wake of a shooting at a Texas elementary school that killed more than a dozen children, at least two Northeast Florida school districts will be increasing security measures on their campuses as the school year comes to a close.

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Photos, video released of rodents that infested Jacksonville elementary school, forced cafeteria closure in April

The cafeteria at Duval County’s Cedar Hills Elementary School was shut down as maintenance staff and exterminators work to solve a rodent infestation at the campus.

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.

Mother plans to sue school, Duval County school district & principal over alleged racial discrimination

The mother of a student at Jacksonville’s Mandarin Middle School announced she will sue Duval County Public Schools, MMS’s principal, and its dean over a series of alleged incidents of racial discrimination and retaliation.

Fletcher High School under boil water advisory

Bottled water will be available for students and staff of Fletcher High School for at least the next three days due to a boil water advisory, according to a message from the school.

Marathon Duval School Board meeting prompts discussion of district’s 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.

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.

Rodents infest Jacksonville elementary school, force cafeteria closure

The cafeteria at Duval County’s Cedar Hills Elementary School was shut down as maintenance staff and exterminators work to solve a rodent infestation at the campus.

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.

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16 bidders for DCPS administration building include BCBS, CSX, JTA

Duval County Public Schools has received 16 bids for the riverfront building that’s currently the district’s headquarters.

Firearm found in parking lot triggers lockdown at Andrew Jackson High

A firearm was discovered in the parking lot of Andrew Jackson High School on Thursday, and the school was placed on lockdown while police investigated, according to a statement from a Duval County Public Schools spokesperson.

43,000 laptops, 10,000 hot spots available for Duval County students in need

Duval County Public Schools will be offering families in need to opportunity to apply for free laptops and hot spots, the school district announced Tuesday.

Teacher recruitment fairs planned for Duval and Clay schools

Duval County Public Schools is looking for teachers and support personnel. The district is hosting a job fair for candidates Saturday, April 2. The sessions break down like this:

2 Orbeez incidents reported in Duval County schools

School districts are trying to bring an end to the TikTok “Orbeez Challenge.”

DCPS police chief sends message to parents about Orbeez & social media challenges

Greg Burton, the chief of the Duval County School Police Department, issued a message to parents of students in light of recent social media trends and challenges.

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.

Florida school district to make school dress code more gender-neutral

For more than a year, Pinellas County school district officials have heard complaints that their student dress code unfairly targets girls.

Report: Duval’s half-cent sales tax garners $110M in 1st year, but public awareness needs improvement

The committee overseeing Duval County’s half-cent sales tax for school improvement said in its first annual report it’s already ahead of schedule for how much revenue has been collected.

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Duval County kid chefs make championship meals

Five teams of Culinary Arts students at Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) will convene at Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology for a live, in-person cook off to crown a team of “Champions.” Each of the five finalist teams prepared and cooked a recipe that was served at THE PLAYERS in its VIP hospitality experience called THE PLAYERS Club, one of the most exclusive and sought-after hospitality experiences in sport and entertainment, featuring hand-crafted food and beverage offerings from renowned chefs across the country and the world. A pair of students from Frank H. Peterson claimed the title. Rance met them in their kitchen to find out more.

Proposal for property tax referendum to help schools moving on to city council

A proposal to raise Duval County property taxes to bolster teacher pay has cleared its first hurdle.

Applications to close Monday for Duval County families and school choice

Applications will close Monday for Duval County families who want to change where their child goes for the upcoming school year.

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.

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