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WEATHER ALERT

4 advisories in effect for 4 regions in the area

DUVAL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS


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Could first ‘A’ grade for DCPS bring more families to Jacksonville? A realtor thinks so

Read full article: Could first ‘A’ grade for DCPS bring more families to Jacksonville? A realtor thinks so

The Duval County School Board’s recent achievement of its first-ever “A” grade could be the beginning of potential growth for Jacksonville’s housing market.

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DCPS earned an ‘A’ grade for the first time in history. But district leaders say there’s still work to be done

Read full article: DCPS earned an ‘A’ grade for the first time in history. But district leaders say there’s still work to be done

After Duval County Public Schools earned an “A” grade for the first time in history, Superintendent Christopher Bernier praised the district’s efforts to achieve that milestone.

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DCPS went from a ‘B’ to an ‘A’ district this year. Here’s how all Northeast Florida school districts performed

Read full article: DCPS went from a ‘B’ to an ‘A’ district this year. Here’s how all Northeast Florida school districts performed

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Monday afternoon in Jacksonville.

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DCPS went from a ‘B’ to an ‘A’ district this year. Here’s how all Northeast Florida school districts performed

Read full article: DCPS went from a ‘B’ to an ‘A’ district this year. Here’s how all Northeast Florida school districts performed

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Monday afternoon in Jacksonville.

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Florida test scores show gains for Duval; top marks for St. Johns, Nassau counties

Read full article: Florida test scores show gains for Duval; top marks for St. Johns, Nassau counties

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.

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Lawmakers appear to back off plan to cut funds for advanced placement programs in Florida public schools

Read full article: Lawmakers appear to back off plan to cut funds for advanced placement programs in Florida public schools

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.

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Parents concerned over proposed changes to DCPS’ DEI policy

Read full article: Parents concerned over proposed changes to DCPS’ DEI policy

Duval County Schools is in the early stages of changing its equity policy, causing concern for some parents.

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‘We are struggling’: Parents voice concerns after DCPS says it’s ending universal free lunch for 37 schools

Read full article: ‘We are struggling’: Parents voice concerns after DCPS says it’s ending universal free lunch for 37 schools

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.

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DCPS is ending universal free lunch for 37 schools. But families can fill out free or reduced-cost meal application

Read full article: DCPS is ending universal free lunch for 37 schools. But families can fill out free or reduced-cost meal application

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.

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‘How many more lives?’: Mourning community calls for city to mandate crosswalk after father and son deaths in Baymeadows

Read full article: ‘How many more lives?’: Mourning community calls for city to mandate crosswalk after father and son deaths in Baymeadows

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.

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AAPI Heritage Month: Recognizing Japanese Association of Jacksonville president Kie Young

Read full article: AAPI Heritage Month: Recognizing Japanese Association of Jacksonville president Kie Young

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.

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DCPS police officer arrested, accused of domestic battery, false imprisonment

Read full article: DCPS police officer arrested, accused of domestic battery, false imprisonment

A Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) police officer was arrested Sunday and accused of multiple charges, including domestic battery by strangulation.

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St. Johns County community will soon get a chance to meet the next potential superintendent as search process wraps up

Read full article: St. Johns County community will soon get a chance to meet the next potential superintendent as search process wraps up

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.

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Duval County students continue fight to keep accelerated program funding in schools

Read full article: Duval County students continue fight to keep accelerated program funding in schools

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.

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Stanton College Preparatory School staff member reassigned amid active investigation, district says

Read full article: Stanton College Preparatory School staff member reassigned amid active investigation, district says

A district spokesperson said that because it “is an active – and therefore confidential – investigation" it was not able to provide any additional information.

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Need help with your FAFSA application? Sign up for this webinar on Wednesday!

Read full article: Need help with your FAFSA application? Sign up for this webinar on Wednesday!

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.

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St. Johns County School Board announces 4 semifinalists in superintendent search

Read full article: St. Johns County School Board announces 4 semifinalists in superintendent search

The St. Johns County School Board takes the next step Friday in its search for a new superintendent.

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Group begins process to recommend boundary changes for 13 Westside-area DCPS schools

Read full article: Group begins process to recommend boundary changes for 13 Westside-area DCPS schools

Duval County Public Schools is holding a meeting to begin the process of boundary change recommendations for 13 Westside-area elementary schools on Thursday.

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Lake Shore Middle School employee accused of child abuse says her work environment was unsafe, student was ‘violent’

Read full article: Lake Shore Middle School employee accused of child abuse says her work environment was unsafe, student was ‘violent’

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.

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Lake Shore Middle School employee charged with child abuse after physical interaction with student

Read full article: Lake Shore Middle School employee charged with child abuse after physical interaction with student

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.

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Duval County Public Schools celebrates milestone as the first district to launch Blue Zones initiative

Read full article: Duval County Public Schools celebrates milestone as the first district to launch Blue Zones initiative

Duval County Public Schools celebrated a significant milestone on Monday after it was officially approved to be the first Blue Zones school district.

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Minecraft meets Jacksonville: City invites students to reimagine public spaces

Read full article: Minecraft meets Jacksonville: City invites students to reimagine public spaces

The City of Jacksonville is launching a citywide Minecraft build challenge, inviting students to reimagine iconic Jacksonville public spaces.

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Students, school districts declare vocal opposition to state law changes that would affect AP, IB, other courses

Read full article: Students, school districts declare vocal opposition to state law changes that would affect AP, IB, other courses

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.

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Duval County Public Schools could face $8M funding cut under proposed state law changes

Read full article: Duval County Public Schools could face $8M funding cut under proposed state law 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.

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Duval County superintendent warns of challenges from Senate Bill 140 on property sales

Read full article: Duval County superintendent warns of challenges from Senate Bill 140 on property sales

Senate Bill 140 could significantly impact how school districts buy or sell property, prompting reactions from Duval County parents and leaders.

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Duval County School Board workshops employee handbook changes related to teacher/student communication

Read full article: Duval County School Board workshops employee handbook changes related to teacher/student communication

The changes relate to how employees and students communicate and interact with each other. The goal is to keep things as professional as possible.

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Paxon School for Advanced Studies on lockout for rest of school day as JSO continues search in the area

Read full article: Paxon School for Advanced Studies on lockout for rest of school day as JSO continues search in the area

Paxon School for Advanced Studies was on lockdown Friday morning due to police activity in the neighborhood, according to Duval County Public Schools.

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Parents, what do you think? Proposed bill could ban cellphones in Florida schools during entire school day

Read full article: Parents, what do you think? Proposed bill could ban cellphones in Florida schools during entire school day

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.

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Bus registration opens for 2025-26 for Duval County Public Schools

Read full article: Bus registration opens for 2025-26 for Duval County Public Schools

Duval County Public Schools opened bus registration on Monday and there’s a change to who must register.

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Raines, Ribault to play in 6th annual High School Heritage Classic honoring Jacksonville Red Caps

Read full article: Raines, Ribault to play in 6th annual High School Heritage Classic honoring Jacksonville Red Caps

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.

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Duval County School Board proposes boundary changes to address overcrowding at Chaffee Trail Middle school

Read full article: Duval County School Board proposes boundary changes to address overcrowding at Chaffee Trail Middle school

The Duval County School Board is considering changes to school zone boundaries for Chaffee Trail Middle School in response to higher-than-expected enrollment.

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New Florida law requires enhanced background checks for school volunteers

Read full article: New Florida law requires enhanced background checks for school volunteers

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.

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Duval County Public Schools expected to vote Tuesday to revise how faculty members communicate with students

Read full article: Duval County Public Schools expected to vote Tuesday to revise how faculty members communicate with students

Communication could soon look different for students and employees at Duval County Public Schools following a Tuesday discussion by the school board.

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High schoolers drop from 8-period to 7-period schedule for 2025-2026 school year, DCPS says

Read full article: High schoolers drop from 8-period to 7-period schedule for 2025-2026 school year, DCPS says

Duval County Public Schools announced new scheduling changes Wednesday for middle and high school students for the 2025-2026 school year.

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‘Needs to be equal’: Parents question potential social media policy change for DCPS employees

Read full article: ‘Needs to be equal’: Parents question potential social media policy change for DCPS employees

The Duval County School Board held a workshop Tuesday where it discussed a potential change to its employee conduct policy.

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DCPS introduces ‘Be Safe. Be Seen.’ campaign to prevent students from getting hit by cars

Read full article: DCPS introduces ‘Be Safe. Be Seen.’ campaign to prevent students from getting hit by cars

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.

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County-by-county: Southeast Georgia schools closing Wednesday; others still deliberating as winter storm approaches

Read full article: County-by-county: Southeast Georgia schools closing Wednesday; others still deliberating as winter storm approaches

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.

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Duval School Board approves $365K settlement in lawsuit against former Douglas Anderson teacher

Read full article: Duval School Board approves $365K settlement in lawsuit against former Douglas Anderson teacher

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.

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Nonprofit says it will mobilize safety patrols to DCPS following ‘gang-related’ fight at Mandarin High School

Read full article: Nonprofit says it will mobilize safety patrols to DCPS following ‘gang-related’ fight at Mandarin High School

The national nonprofit, One in Five Foundation for Kids, says it plans to mobilize into Duval County school neighborhoods after some reported gang activity.

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Tell Us: Parents, what are some questions you want us to ask DCPS Superintendent Bernier at the town halls?

Read full article: Tell Us: Parents, what are some questions you want us to ask DCPS Superintendent Bernier at the town halls?

Parents, let News4JAX advocate for you and your concerns about the Duval County school district.

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DCPS superintendent offers ‘candid’ conversation with parents at 1st of 7 town hall meetings

Read full article: DCPS superintendent offers ‘candid’ conversation with parents at 1st of 7 town hall meetings

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.

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LIVE: Superintendent hosts 1st of 7 DCPS town hall meetings Tuesday night at Twin Lakes Academy

Read full article: LIVE: Superintendent hosts 1st of 7 DCPS town hall meetings Tuesday night at Twin Lakes Academy

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.

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Superintendent hosts 1st of 7 DCPS town hall meetings Tuesday night at Twin Lakes Academy

Read full article: Superintendent hosts 1st of 7 DCPS town hall meetings Tuesday night at Twin Lakes Academy

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.

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Superintendent hosts 1st of 7 DCPS town hall meetings Tuesday night at Twin Lakes Academy

Read full article: Superintendent hosts 1st of 7 DCPS town hall meetings Tuesday night at Twin Lakes Academy

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.

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LIVE: Superintendent hosts 1st of 7 DCPS town hall meetings Tuesday night at Twin Lakes Academy

Read full article: LIVE: Superintendent hosts 1st of 7 DCPS town hall meetings Tuesday night at Twin Lakes Academy

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.

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Investigation of twice removed Douglas Anderson teacher accuses him of sexual encounters with 14-year-old

Read full article: Investigation of twice removed Douglas Anderson teacher accuses him of sexual encounters with 14-year-old

Corey Thayer was initially pulled from the classroom following a complaint to the school board in April of 2023.

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DCPS superintendent will host 7 town hall meetings to discuss school district’s current state, future

Read full article: DCPS superintendent will host 7 town hall meetings to discuss school district’s current state, future

Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier will host seven town hall meetings to discuss the school district’s current state and future.

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‘So many programming options’: Parents, students can visit elementary schools Saturday for school choice showcase

Read full article: ‘So many programming options’: Parents, students can visit elementary schools Saturday for school choice showcase

Parents and students can show up to most elementary schools this Saturday to learn more about a school and what programs are available.

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New leadership takes place for DCPS as elected officials get sworn in

Read full article: New leadership takes place for DCPS as elected officials get sworn in

Several newly-elected Duval County Public Schools members were sworn into their positions Tuesday evening.

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‘Creating a pathway’: Career academies train DCPS students for next steps

Read full article: ‘Creating a pathway’: Career academies train DCPS students for next steps

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.

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FBI, DCPS host ‘Be Smart with your Kids’ Smartphone' event at Mandarin High School

Read full article: FBI, DCPS host ‘Be Smart with your Kids’ Smartphone' event at Mandarin High School

The FBI of Jacksonville and Duval County Public Schools will be hosting “Be Smart with Your Kids' Smartphones”.

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Student arrested after ‘major’ fight involving student-athletes breaks out at high school football game

Read full article: Student arrested after ‘major’ fight involving student-athletes breaks out at high school football game

A student was arrested Thursday after a “major” fight broke out toward the end of a high school football game.

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Duval County Public Schools launches new child school bus monitor app

Read full article: Duval County Public Schools launches new child school bus monitor app

Parents and guardians can worry a little less about their children when they ride the bus to and from school.

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Tentative agreement boosts pay for DCPS food service workers, avoiding strike

Read full article: Tentative agreement boosts pay for DCPS food service workers, avoiding strike

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.

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‘We deserve fair wages’: DCPS food service workers demand living wage, respect and support as potential strike looms

Read full article: ‘We deserve fair wages’: DCPS food service workers demand living wage, respect and support as potential strike looms

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.

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‘Students are inevitably going to feel safer in schools’: Duval County student shares perspective on ‘Know the Line’

Read full article: ‘Students are inevitably going to feel safer in schools’: Duval County student shares perspective on ‘Know the Line’

Duval County Public Schools is better defining student and teacher boundaries through the “Know the Line” campaign.

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‘We avoided the worst again’: Jacksonville was left relatively unscathed by Hurricane Milton, mayor says

Read full article: ‘We avoided the worst again’: Jacksonville was left relatively unscathed by Hurricane Milton, mayor says

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.

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County-by-county school closures ahead of Hurricane Milton

Read full article: County-by-county school closures ahead of Hurricane Milton

Several Northeast Florida school districts announced closures on Monday ahead of Hurricane Milton.

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County-by-county school closures ahead of Hurricane Milton

Read full article: County-by-county school closures ahead of Hurricane Milton

Several Northeast Florida school districts announced closures on Monday ahead of Hurricane Milton.

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Atlantic Beach Elementary holds celebration after learning school will not close as part of Master Facility Plan

Read full article: Atlantic Beach Elementary holds celebration after learning school will not close as part of Master Facility Plan

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.

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DCPS reaches $120,000 settlement with former Douglas Anderson students over allegations of sexual harassment, abuse

Read full article: DCPS reaches $120,000 settlement with former Douglas Anderson students over allegations of sexual harassment, abuse

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.

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Englewood High School locked down after ‘rumor of a potential school shooting’; students safe, no threat to school

Read full article: Englewood High School locked down after ‘rumor of a potential school shooting’; students safe, no threat to school

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.

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County-by-county school closures ahead of Hurricane Helene

Read full article: County-by-county school closures ahead of Hurricane Helene

News4JAX will update this list as we learn more from our local districts and schools.

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Tell Us: Would your family be affected by the 6 proposed Duval elementary school closures for 2025-26?

Read full article: Tell Us: Would your family be affected by the 6 proposed Duval elementary school closures for 2025-26?

The changes are part of the latest version of Duval County Public Schools’ Master Facility Plan.

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DCPS alerting parents, staff at 6 elementary schools that they’re being considered for closure

Read full article: DCPS alerting parents, staff at 6 elementary schools that they’re being considered for closure

The changes are part of the latest version of Duval County Public Schools’ Master Facility Plan.

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9 area students arrested since start of school year, accused of making school threats

Read full article: 9 area students arrested since start of school year, accused of making school threats

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.

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7 Northeast Florida students arrested since start of school year, accused of making school threats

Read full article: 7 Northeast Florida students arrested since start of school year, accused of making school threats

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.

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9 Northeast Florida students arrested, accused of making school threats since start of school year

Read full article: 9 Northeast Florida students arrested, accused of making school threats since start of school year

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.

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Community mourns death of beloved Ribault High School assistant principal

Read full article: Community mourns death of beloved Ribault High School assistant principal

Jean Ribault High School Assistant Principal Michael McNair died Sunday, his brother shared the news with News4JAX.

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What local school districts, law enforcement agencies are doing to ensure NE FL students are safe

Read full article: What local school districts, law enforcement agencies are doing to ensure NE FL students are safe

Another school shooting claimed the lives of four students and injured at least nine others on Wednesday in Georgia.

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Duval County School Board green lights updated ethics policy with unanimous vote

Read full article: Duval County School Board green lights updated ethics policy with unanimous vote

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.

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DA teacher under investigation sent student ‘wildly inappropriate’ and ‘unwelcome’ communications, attorney says

Read full article: DA teacher under investigation sent student ‘wildly inappropriate’ and ‘unwelcome’ communications, attorney says

The News4JAX I-TEAM has new details about an investigation into allegations against another teacher at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts.

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Another Douglas Anderson teacher reassigned, accused of inappropriate communication with a student

Read full article: Another Douglas Anderson teacher reassigned, accused of inappropriate communication with a student

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.

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New DCPS safety initiative provides students, parents a place to report employee misconduct

Read full article: New DCPS safety initiative provides students, parents a place to report employee misconduct

Duval County Public Schools is taking steps forward to continue its efforts in protecting students and creating a safe environment with employees.

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Racial slurs, showing sexual video among 73 cases of teacher misconduct reported late to state

Read full article: Racial slurs, showing sexual video among 73 cases of teacher misconduct reported late to state

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.

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Former Douglas Anderson principal, vice principal under internal investigation, DCPS confirms

Read full article: Former Douglas Anderson principal, vice principal under internal investigation, DCPS confirms

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.

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Former DCPS investigator faced termination for failing to report cases to FDOE. He says the story is more complicated.

Read full article: Former DCPS investigator faced termination for failing to report cases to FDOE. He says the story is more complicated.

The News4JAX I-TEAM has new information on Duval County Public Schools’ history of mishandling allegations of teacher misconduct.

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SOUND OFF: Past, present school bus drivers, share your experience with us & what you think would make the job better

Read full article: SOUND OFF: Past, present school bus drivers, share your experience with us & what you think would make the job better

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.

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Duval County schools to improve AED protocols after investigation finds issues with safety inspection reports

Read full article: Duval County schools to improve AED protocols after investigation finds issues with safety inspection reports

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.

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New ‘community feedback driven idea’ for DCPS Master Facility Plan calls for Ed White to be merged into rebuilt Westside

Read full article: New ‘community feedback driven idea’ for DCPS Master Facility Plan calls for Ed White to be merged into rebuilt Westside

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.

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‘It’s about building trust’: Mayor shares details of city’s new ‘Show Up to Shine’ program to combat chronic absenteeism

Read full article: ‘It’s about building trust’: Mayor shares details of city’s new ‘Show Up to Shine’ program to combat chronic absenteeism

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.

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Jacksonville woman accused of possessing gun on school grounds

Read full article: Jacksonville woman accused of possessing gun on school grounds

A Jacksonville woman was charged with possessing a firearm on school property, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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DCPS superintendent to community: Help me find ’50 bus drivers by Labor Day’

Read full article: DCPS superintendent to community: Help me find ’50 bus drivers by Labor Day’

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.

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Mayor, other Jacksonville leaders announce citywide school attendance campaign

Read full article: Mayor, other Jacksonville leaders announce citywide school attendance campaign

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.

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Supt. says Duval leads Florida in percentage of ‘habitually truant’ students. A new program is trying to fix that

Read full article: Supt. says Duval leads Florida in percentage of ‘habitually truant’ students. A new program is trying to fix that

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.

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'There are some challenges': New DCPS superintendent answers questions as school year gets underway

Read full article: 'There are some challenges': New DCPS superintendent answers questions as school year gets underway

We are hearing from Duval County’s top educator about his plans to address the challenges the district is facing.

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School consolidation plan hangs over Duval school district on first day of classes

Read full article: School consolidation plan hangs over Duval school district on first day of classes

As students in Duval County returned to schools on Monday, more than two dozen schools still face the risk of shutting down or merging.

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Duval students required to keep phones off and ‘out-of-sight’ inside bookbags during class

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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.

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DCPS has been running ads to help boost enrollment amid ongoing slide. Only time will tell if it’s working

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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.

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County-by-county: Government offices, school districts, other agencies announce closures ahead of Hurricane Debby

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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.

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About 5,700 more Duval students entered program that includes private school vouchers 1 year after income caps lifted

Read full article: About 5,700 more Duval students entered program that includes private school vouchers 1 year after income caps lifted

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.

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DCPS to have 402 fewer instructional staff members in upcoming school year amid budget shortfalls

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Amid budget cuts, Duval County Public Schools are looking to cut jobs and increase classroom sizes.

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2024 Voter's Guide: Duval County School Board, District 5

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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.

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‘It is an attendance crisis’: 34% of DCPS students missed 20+ days of class last school year

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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.

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Parents react to school grades, continue to question if school closures are necessary

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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.

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Some Duval County middle and high school students losing access to school bus transportation

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Some Duval County middle and high school students will be losing bus transportation in the upcoming school year.

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TELL US: How do you feel about DCPS making changes to its bus policy right before the school year?

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The Duval County School Board is making changes to its school bus policy just weeks ahead of the start of the upcoming school year.

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STA holds event to recruit bus drivers in Duval County ahead of upcoming school year

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The 2024–2025 school year is almost here, and one bus company is already gearing up.

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Extended Day registration now open for DCPS; Monday last day for bus registration

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Duval County Extended Day Program accepts eligible DCPS students who are properly enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade.

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Extended Day registration now open for DCPS; Parents asked to register for bus stops

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Duval County Extended Day Program accepts eligible DCPS students who are properly enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade.

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