Critics of decision for DCPS to hire outside counsel say move is political; others say it will attract better candidates
Read full article: Critics of decision for DCPS to hire outside counsel say move is political; others say it will attract better candidatesCurrently, all city agencies, including the school board, must rely on the OGC for legal representation. Supporters of the change believe it could attract better candidates and potentially save the district money. However, some board members and community members worry the move is politically motivated.
‘One big happy family’: Newly consolidated Duval County elementary school opens
Read full article: ‘One big happy family’: Newly consolidated Duval County elementary school opensWith school starting in less than a week, Southside Estates Elementary School opened its doors on Thursday, unveiling the 101,000-square-foot campus.
Students have been called to the office — and even arrested — for AI surveillance false alarms
Read full article: Students have been called to the office — and even arrested — for AI surveillance false alarmsSurveillance systems in American schools increasingly monitor everything students write on school accounts and devices.
Duval County Schools prepares for new year after earning first-ever ‘A’ grade
Read full article: Duval County Schools prepares for new year after earning first-ever ‘A’ gradeThe first day of school in Duval County is just around the corner, and as students prepare to return to class on Monday, district leaders are reflecting on a year of historic achievement—and looking ahead to new challenges.
Judge issues temporary injunction against Trump administration cancellation of humanities grants
Read full article: Judge issues temporary injunction against Trump administration cancellation of humanities grantsA federal judge in Oregon has issued an injunction temporarily stopping the mass cancellation of National Endowment for the Humanities grants to humanities councils around the country.
What to know as Trump's immigration crackdown strips tuition breaks from thousands of students
Read full article: What to know as Trump's immigration crackdown strips tuition breaks from thousands of studentsTens of thousands of U.S. college students without legal residency are losing access to in-state tuition as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration.
UCLA says Trump administration has suspended $584 million in grants, threatening research
Read full article: UCLA says Trump administration has suspended $584 million in grants, threatening researchThe Trump administration has suspended $584 million in federal grants for the University of California, Los Angeles.
Glynn County Schools implements cellphone ban policy head of state mandate
Read full article: Glynn County Schools implements cellphone ban policy head of state mandateStudents in Glynn County will be expected to put their phones away — and keep them away — during the school day, as a new policy aimed at reducing classroom distractions takes effect this fall.
Applications now open for free, reduced price meals for Duval County students at 37 schools
Read full article: Applications now open for free, reduced price meals for Duval County students at 37 schoolsLow-income families can still apply for free or reduced-price meals, and students on programs like SNAP will be automatically registered.
Heart test now required before student-athletes in Florida can play high school sports
Read full article: Heart test now required before student-athletes in Florida can play high school sportsA new Florida law now makes it mandatory for new student-athletes to get their heart checked before they can play a sport in high school.
Thousands of Jacksonville students face homelessness, hunger as new school year begins
Read full article: Thousands of Jacksonville students face homelessness, hunger as new school year beginsAs the new school year begins, thousands of students across Duval County are facing more than just academic challenges. Many don’t know where they’ll sleep tonight—or if they’ll eat again after the school bell rings.
Boundary changes for 2026-2027 school year approved 6-1 by Duval County School Board
Read full article: Boundary changes for 2026-2027 school year approved 6-1 by Duval County School BoardThe Duval County School Board has approved a measure to change school boundaries for the 2026-2027 academic year, with the goal of better balancing student populations across the district.
‘We should at least look’: Duval County School Board votes to seek its own general counsel independent from COJ
Read full article: ‘We should at least look’: Duval County School Board votes to seek its own general counsel independent from COJThe Duval County School Board has voted to ask the city of Jacksonville to amend its charter, paving the way for the board to hire its own legal counsel—independent from the city’s Office of General Counsel. The move passed by a 5-2 vote.
Sheriff’s office partners with St. Johns County School District to promote e-bike safety in middle schools
Read full article: Sheriff’s office partners with St. Johns County School District to promote e-bike safety in middle schoolsThe St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and the St. Johns County School District are teaming up to educate students about e-bike safety.
TELL US: What are your top questions for the Clay County superintendent before school starts next week?
Read full article: TELL US: What are your top questions for the Clay County superintendent before school starts next week?Clay County Superintendent David Broskie will join The Morning Show on Wednesday to answer your questions as students head back to school.
How to make sure your child’s backpack doesn’t lead to back pain
Read full article: How to make sure your child’s backpack doesn’t lead to back painBackpacks are a perfect way to carry school supplies, but if they are worn incorrectly or stuffed to the brim, they can lead to discomfort and soreness for some students.
Student safety focus: Explaining Duval County Public Schools’ policy changes over the last year
Read full article: Student safety focus: Explaining Duval County Public Schools’ policy changes over the last yearDuval County Public Schools has implemented significant policy changes over the past year to enhance student safety and prevent employee misconduct. We look at what those policy changes are and what caused the need for the changes.
Back-to-School: Nutritionist shares easy lunchbox swaps for healthier kids’ meals
Read full article: Back-to-School: Nutritionist shares easy lunchbox swaps for healthier kids’ mealsJon Vredenburg, a registered dietitian and nutritionist with UF Health, guided us through a local grocery store, starting with the produce aisle.
Hundreds of students ready to start school year on right foot after another successful ‘Kicks for the Kids’ giveaway
Read full article: Hundreds of students ready to start school year on right foot after another successful ‘Kicks for the Kids’ giveawayMore than 900 students walked away with new shoes last week during this year’s Kicks for the Kids giveaway.
Safety front and center in Pierce, Charlton counties as Southeast Georgia students start heading back to class
Read full article: Safety front and center in Pierce, Charlton counties as Southeast Georgia students start heading back to classAs students return to classrooms across Georgia, safety is taking center stage — especially in Pierce County, where new technology and statewide laws are reshaping the way schools approach security.
12-year-old avid thrifter shows off ‘thrill of the deal’ as she prepares for new school year
Read full article: 12-year-old avid thrifter shows off ‘thrill of the deal’ as she prepares for new school yearEmerson Smith loves thrifting and took her frugal shopping sense to Goodwill of North Florida’s Lakeside store on St. Augustine Road in Jacksonville.
College isn't in the plans for many rural students despite stepped-up recruiting efforts
Read full article: College isn't in the plans for many rural students despite stepped-up recruiting effortsAmerica’s rural high school students are less likely to go to college than their urban and suburban peers.
Report reveals years of missed red flags, systemic failures over decades at Douglas Anderson
Read full article: Report reveals years of missed red flags, systemic failures over decades at Douglas AndersonA long-buried investigative report is shedding new light on years of missed warning signs involving a former teacher at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts.
Gaudreau Family 5K raises more than $500,000 for accessible playground at special education school
Read full article: Gaudreau Family 5K raises more than $500,000 for accessible playground at special education schoolThe Gaudreau Family 5K Walk/Run has raised more than $500,000 to build an accessible playground at Archbishop Damiano School in southern New Jersey.
TELL US: What questions do you have for the new superintendent of the St. Johns County School District?
Read full article: TELL US: What questions do you have for the new superintendent of the St. Johns County School District?Dr. Brennan Asplen has taken the reins of the St. Johns County School District as its new superintendent, and this will be his first school year with the district. We want to know what questions St. Johns County parents have for their district’s new leader.
Charter schools vs. traditional public schools: The differences parents need to know
Read full article: Charter schools vs. traditional public schools: The differences parents need to knowAdvocates for charter schools say they provide more options and flexibility for families. Meanwhile, supporters of public schools worry about the lack of accountability for charter schools.
Teacher charged in fatal stabbings in Arkansas bounced between schools in 3 states
Read full article: Teacher charged in fatal stabbings in Arkansas bounced between schools in 3 statesA teacher who authorities say admitted to fatally stabbing two hikers he didn’t know in an Arkansas state park has bounced between four school districts in three states.
US childhood vaccination rates fall again as exemptions set another record
Read full article: US childhood vaccination rates fall again as exemptions set another recordU.S. kindergarten vaccination rates inched down again last year and the proportion of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high.
A look at colleges with federal money targeted by the Trump administration
Read full article: A look at colleges with federal money targeted by the Trump administrationSeveral elite U.S. colleges have made deals with President Donald Trump’s administration, offering concessions to his political agenda and financial payments to restore federal money that had been withheld.