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Jacksonville announces launch of World in Minecraft Education & Esport competition

April 17th, 2025 · Comments Off on Jacksonville announces launch of World in Minecraft Education & Esport competition

In partnership with Minecraft Education, C40 Cities, and Duval County Public Schools, the City of Jacksonville has launched the “New Jax City” citywide Minecraft Build Challenge. This competition is open to all elementary school through college aged students within Duval
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Applications Open for Parent Leaders

November 10th, 2024 · Comments Off on Applications Open for Parent Leaders

Parents and caregivers interested in becoming better advocates for their children are invited to apply for Parents Who Lead, a 20-week program of Duval County Public Schools, the Jacksonville Public Education Fund and Kids Hope Alliance.

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Findings from Poll of Perceptions of Duval County Public Schools

December 3rd, 2015 · Leave a Comment

The public's support on issues concerning Duval County Public Schools is noticeable, For full results of the 2015 Annual Public Education Perceptions Poll, visit the Jacksonville Public Education Fund's website at http://www.jaxpef.org/.

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Duval County Public Schools Completes Parents Academy Course Catalog; Opens Classes for Parents in Schools, Libraries and Elsewhere

January 28th, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Duval County Public Schools has created a Parent Academy to promote parental involvement and enhance student achievement – and the spring 2014 course catalog is complete!

Course offerings are in three main areas: student achievement, parenting and advocacy, and personal …

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Duval County Public Schools Host “Discover Duval Schools” Tours; Next Stop is Darnell-Cookman on Jan. 23

January 21st, 2014 · Leave a Comment

The next scheduled Discover Duval Schools tour will be at Darnell-Cookman Middle/High School of the Medical Arts on Jan. 23 from 9 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Participants will have an opportunity to learn more about their medical magnet program and discuss school choice and magnet options.

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NAIOP of Northeast Florida to Host Feb. 6 Luncheon featuring Dr. Nikolai Vitti

January 18th, 2013 · Leave a Comment

NAIOP of Northeast Florida, the region’s commercial real estate authority and trade association, will host a luncheon featuring guest speaker Nikolai P. Vitti, Ed.D., superintendent of Duval County Public Schools (DCPS), at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville – Riverfront on Feb. 6.

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January is National Mentoring Month

January 18th, 2012 · Leave a Comment

January is National Mentoring Month and Mayor Alvin Brown is encouraging Jacksonville to give back to our community this year by donating time to help a young person reach his or her full potential.

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A Cure for the “Nothing to Do” Blues

September 9th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Still think there’s never anything fun or unique going on in Northeast Florida? Well, check out these interesting events going on this week!

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Northeast Florida Goes Back to School

August 22nd, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Today marks the first day of public school in Northeast Florida and Mayor Alvin Brown is committed to making sure students are not only in school on the first day, but throughout the year and all the way to graduation.

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