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We're learning how local school districts performed on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking, or FAST. A Duval County parent weighs in on the district's performance.
Months after lawmakers proposed slashing bonuses for acceleration programs in half, full funding to pay for advanced placement programs in Florida public schools is expected to stay in place in the final version of the budget.
Beginning next school year, Duval County Public Schools will cut free lunch provided through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). Families will need to complete a free or reduced-price meal application or be certified by the state to get assistance.
Beginning next school year, Duval County Public Schools will cut free lunch provided through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). Families will need to complete a free or reduced-price meal application or be certified by the state to get assistance.
A devastated Baymeadows community called for city officials to prioritize building a crosswalk for Baymeadows Road after a father and son were fatally hit on Friday night.
We’re shining the spotlight on Kie Young, president of the Japanese Association of Jacksonville. She’s also a member of the Mayor’s Asian American Advisory Board.
A Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) police officer was arrested Sunday and accused of multiple charges, including domestic battery by strangulation.
St. Johns County Schools is nearing the final step in selecting its next superintendent. All four candidates will be interviewed in person on Tuesday, and the community will have the opportunity to meet them face to face.
Duval County students continued their fight on Tuesday to keep funding for accelerated programs, including advanced placement, International Baccalaureate, dual enrollment and career and technical education.
A district spokesperson said that because it “is an active – and therefore confidential – investigation" it was not able to provide any additional information.
For high school seniors or college students getting ready to apply for financial aid, the Duval County Public Schools Parent Academy is hosting a webinar to help families with their applications.
Duval County Public Schools is holding a meeting to begin the process of boundary change recommendations for 13 Westside-area elementary schools on Thursday.
A Lake Shore Middle School employee accused of child abuse said she acted in self-defense after the student she reportedly hit was being “disruptive” and “violent,” and when she tried to remove him from class, he began pulling her hair.
A Lake Shore Middle School employee was charged with child abuse after a physical interaction with a student on Wednesday, according to Duval County Public Schools.
Duval County Public Schools celebrated a significant milestone on Monday after it was officially approved to be the first Blue Zones school district.
The City of Jacksonville is launching a citywide Minecraft build challenge, inviting students to reimagine iconic Jacksonville public spaces.
As the Florida Legislature considers two bills that could slash funding for popular acceleration programs in public schools, students, parents and school district leaders are sharing vocal opposition to the changes.
Duval County Public Schools could lose up to $8 million in funding if proposed changes to state laws pass, potentially cutting 50% of financial support for critical student programs like Advanced Placement and Career Education.
Senate Bill 140 could significantly impact how school districts buy or sell property, prompting reactions from Duval County parents and leaders.
The changes relate to how employees and students communicate and interact with each other. The goal is to keep things as professional as possible.
Paxon School for Advanced Studies was on lockdown Friday morning due to police activity in the neighborhood, according to Duval County Public Schools.
A bill introduced in the Florida Legislature could make a big change to Florida's policy for cellphones in schools. It would keep students from using their cellphones at ALL on school property (no matter what time) and during school activities, even if they’re off grounds.
Duval County Public Schools rivals William M. Raines High School and Jean Ribault High School will play in an exhibition game on Friday at VyStar Ballpark.
The Duval County School Board is considering changes to school zone boundaries for Chaffee Trail Middle School in response to higher-than-expected enrollment.
A new Florida law is now in effect, mandating that school volunteers pass enhanced background checks to ensure the safety and security of students. The bill, signed into law during the 2023 state legislative session, officially took effect on March 1.
Communication could soon look different for students and employees at Duval County Public Schools following a Tuesday discussion by the school board.
Duval County Public Schools announced new scheduling changes Wednesday for middle and high school students for the 2025-2026 school year.
The Duval County School Board held a workshop Tuesday where it discussed a potential change to its employee conduct policy.
Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) has launched a safety initiative called “Be Safe. Be Seen.” to address a growing crisis: students being hit by cars.
As a rare winter storm moves closer to Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, school and county officials are preparing for ice that could make it dangerous to drive on the road.
The Duval County School Board is set to vote at its meeting Tuesday night on a $365,000 settlement for another lawsuit connected to former Douglas Anderson School of the Arts teacher Jeffrey Clayton.
The national nonprofit, One in Five Foundation for Kids, says it plans to mobilize into Duval County school neighborhoods after some reported gang activity.
Parents, let News4JAX advocate for you and your concerns about the Duval County school district.
Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier will host the first of seven town hall meetings Tuesday night to discuss the school district’s current state and future.
Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier will host the first of seven town hall meetings Tuesday night to discuss the school district’s current state and future.
Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier will host the first of seven town hall meetings Tuesday night to discuss the school district’s current state and future.
Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier will host the first of seven town hall meetings Tuesday night to discuss the school district’s current state and future.
Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier will host the first of seven town hall meetings Tuesday night to discuss the school district’s current state and future.
Corey Thayer was initially pulled from the classroom following a complaint to the school board in April of 2023.
Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier will host seven town hall meetings to discuss the school district’s current state and future.
Parents and students can show up to most elementary schools this Saturday to learn more about a school and what programs are available.
This weekend, parents and students can learn more about the 68 career academies offered by DCPS during the first-ever Career and Technical Education Academy Showcase.
A student was arrested Thursday after a “major” fight broke out toward the end of a high school football game.
The Duval County school district and the union representing food service workers reached a tentative agreement ahead of a potential strike that would have left Duval County Public Schools in jeopardy.
Contract negotiations have broken down between the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, the union representing the food service workers in the Duval County Public Schools system, and Chartwells K12, the district’s food service provider.
Duval County Public Schools is better defining student and teacher boundaries through the “Know the Line” campaign.
During a Thursday afternoon press conference, Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said she was “beyond grateful that we continue to be so blessed in this city,” after Hurricane Milton left the area relatively unscathed.
Atlantic Beach Elementary will hold a celebration Friday morning after learning the school will not close as part of the district’s Master Facility plan.
The News4JAX I-TEAM has obtained records showing Duval County Public Schools settling more claims of sexual harassment and abuse at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts.
Englewood High School went on a lockdown on Tuesday because of a “rumor of a potential school shooting”. Officials said the students are safe and there is no threat to the school.
The changes are part of the latest version of Duval County Public Schools’ Master Facility Plan.
The changes are part of the latest version of Duval County Public Schools’ Master Facility Plan.
Sheriff T.K. Waters, Superintendent Christopher Bernier of Duval Couty Public Schools, and Adair Newman, one of the Chief Assistants of the State Attorney’s Office, are set to hold a news conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss recent serious threats made against local schools and students.
Sheriff T.K. Waters, Superintendent Christopher Bernier of Duval Couty Public Schools, and Adair Newman, one of the Chief Assistants of the State Attorney’s Office, are set to hold a news conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss recent serious threats made against local schools and students.
Sheriff T.K. Waters, Superintendent Christopher Bernier of Duval Couty Public Schools, and Adair Newman, one of the Chief Assistants of the State Attorney’s Office, are set to hold a news conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss recent serious threats made against local schools and students.
Another school shooting claimed the lives of four students and injured at least nine others on Wednesday in Georgia.
Duval County School Board members are looking to strengthen the district’s ethics policy to ensure student safety and the accountability of employees in the wake of multiple allegations of teacher misconduct.
The News4JAX I-TEAM has new details about an investigation into allegations against another teacher at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts.
A Douglas Anderson School of the Arts teacher has been reassigned after they allegedly engaged in inappropriate communication with a student during the 2022-23 school year, the school’s principal informed parents on Wednesday.
Duval County Public Schools is taking steps forward to continue its efforts in protecting students and creating a safe environment with employees.
The News4JAX I-TEAM learned new details on a state investigation revealing chaos in the process of reporting teacher misconduct in Duval County Public Schools.
Duval County Public Schools confirmed Wednesday that a former principal and a former assistant principal at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts are under internal investigation.
The News4JAX I-TEAM has new information on Duval County Public Schools’ history of mishandling allegations of teacher misconduct.
Past and current bus drivers, we want to hear from you. Share your experience driving a school bus and what you think would make the job better.
Duval County Public Schools is making some changes to improve the inspection of automated external defibrillators (AED), after a report from the Office of Inspector General found some issues with its safety inspection reports.
Duval County School Board members will have a chance to discuss a potential update to the Master Facility Plan proposal that could include schools staying open.
Mayor Donna Deegan visited The Morning Show to share more details about how the city's new "Show Up to Shine" program will tackle the issue of chronic absenteeism in Duval County Public Schools.
Dr. Christopher Bernier said the Duval County school district is about 60 drivers short of filling all of its current routes, and he wouldn’t mind having another 60 drivers as backup.
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan and other city leaders will announce a new citywide school attendance campaign at a 9 a.m. news conference at Arlington Elementary School.
The city of Jacksonville launched a new program Wednesday called “Show Up to Shine” to address the issue of truancy in Duval County Public Schools.
We are hearing from Duval County’s top educator about his plans to address the challenges the district is facing.
As students in Duval County returned to schools on Monday, more than two dozen schools still face the risk of shutting down or merging.
The Duval County School Board has revised its “out-of-sight” cell phone policy under the Student Code of Conduct for the upcoming school year.
Amid a dip in enrollment numbers in recent years, Duval County Public Schools has been running ads to try and recruit students to join the district.
Several Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia school districts, government offices, and other agencies have announced closures for Monday ahead of Tropical Storm Debby which continues to strengthen while making its way to Florida’s Big Bend.
Last March, Gov. DeSantis signed a bill removing income caps for private school scholarships, and data shows nearly a hundred thousand additional students have enrolled in the program that distributes the vouchers for the upcoming school year.
Amid budget cuts, Duval County Public Schools are looking to cut jobs and increase classroom sizes.
Four of seven seats on the Duval County School Board are up for election this year. These are nonpartisan races that will appear on the August primary ballot. In District 5, school board member Warren Jones can’t seek re-election due to term limits. Reginald Blount, Nahshon Nicks, and Hank Rogers are on the ballot for this open seat. This race will appear on the ballots of all voters in the district, regardless of party affiliation. If no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote, the top two vote-getters will advance to the November general election.
A nationwide trend indicates that the rate of students missing school has spiked since the pandemic, and advocates are sounding the alarm in Duval County.
The topic of school closures in Duval County has been at the top of parents’ minds since Duval County Public Schools rolled out the Master Facility Plan as a plan to tackle a massive budget issue.
Some Duval County middle and high school students will be losing bus transportation in the upcoming school year.
The Duval County School Board is making changes to its school bus policy just weeks ahead of the start of the upcoming school year.
Duval County Extended Day Program accepts eligible DCPS students who are properly enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Duval County Extended Day Program accepts eligible DCPS students who are properly enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade.
A neuropsychologist and a Jacksonville mother voiced their thoughts about newly released Florida Department of Education test scores for the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST).
Duval County Public Schools released a new blueprint for student safety aimed at protecting kids from predators.
Duval County Public Schools have reached a settlement with a former Douglas Anderson student who accused the district of failing to protect her from sexual harassment and abuse from Jeffrey Clayton.
