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Jan. 25, 2026 - Congratulations to Dr. Mari Richardson, a biology teacher at Jean Ribault High School, who was named the 2026 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year! The ann...

Jan. 22, 2026 — Duval County Public Schools is moving forward with the installation of walk-through weapon detection systems at all district middle schools as part of its ongoing...

Jan. 21, 2026 — With one short test, experts say a student’s life can be saved. “Sudden cardiac arrest is the number one killer of high school athletes,” said Melissa Hartman,...

Jan. 16, 2026 – Students at George Washington Carver and S.P. Livingston elementary schools are walking into the winter season with new, warm coats. It's all thanks to the ...

Jan. 13, 2026 – Records were broken and history was made as the Class of 2025 achieved a new, historically high graduation rate, proving once again that Team Duval continues to...

Jan. 13, 2026 – Boundary changes are being considered for 12 elementary schools in the Southside and Arlington areas, and the community is invited to take part in the discussion ...

Jan. 12, 2026 – For students like Tayshawn Covington, visiting the district’s new 3D Printing Lab was more than just a field trip—it was an opportunity to learn and grow. “I...

Dec. 22, 2025 – Exciting developments are already underway for 2026, as Team Duval plans to begin construction on two new schools in January: Pickett Elementary and Hogan–Spring...

Dec. 17, 2025 – Greenland Pines Elementary has officially become the 11th Duval County Public School to earn Blue Zones School Approval, following the Duval County District Work...

Dec. 10, 2025 – Gathered inside a classroom at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts , about two dozen students discussed everything from stress to calming techniques and mindfu...

December 9, 2025 — The 2026 Commencement Schedule for Duval County Public Schools is available. This is an exciting time for our seniors and their families, and we encourage ever...

Dec. 3, 2025 – School board members have approved updates to Board Policy 4.30, which outlines the district’s procedures for reviewing challenged materials. The updated policy...

Dec. 2, 2025 – Following months of discussion and community input, the School Board approved two school consolidations, both scheduled for later dates than originally proposed. ...

Dec. 1, 2025 - The school lottery application window for the 2026–27 school year is officially open, giving families the opportunity to explore magnet and Special Transfer Option...

Nov. 25, 2025 – For Team Duval graduate Takeyah Austin, being a City Year corps member carries deep significance. She’s not only serving students at Rutledge Pearson Elementa...

Nov. 19, 2025 – Gathered in small groups by the track, sixth and eighth grade students at Joseph Stilwell Military Academy of Leadership discussed topics like bullying, kindn...

Nov. 18, 2025 – Proposed school consolidations were among the topics reviewed today during the School Board’s monthly agenda review meeting. During the public meeting, Board memb...

Story and photo courtesy of the Jacksonville Public Education Fund . Nov. 14, 2025 - More than 175 outstanding Duval County teachers are being celebrated for their dedicat...

Nov. 12, 2025 – There’s no question that Alex Monteagudo has a bright future. He’s a senior at Yale University, double-majoring in economics and political science, and is a memb...

Nov.4, 2025 - The Duval County Public Schools School Board voted Tuesday to approve the relocation of its administrative headquarters from its current location at 1701 Prudential...