Schools
Public-school district news for Duval, Clay, Nassau, and St. Johns counties.
Education
Jacksonville's River City Readers pairs kids with shelter pets for literacy event
Second graders from Fort Caroline Elementary read to animals at ACPS as part of a citywide literacy program that has logged more than 3 million reading minutes since 2023.
October 1, 2026
Local Government
Clay County students shadow commissioners in civic-engagement program
Five high schoolers spent Tuesday as commissioners for a day in Green Cove Springs, part of an ongoing effort to introduce teens to how county decisions are made.
September 22, 2026
Real Estate
Jacksonville real estate pros push mentorship to close skills gap
As Northeast Florida's market evolves, veteran agents say new licensees need more than scripts and CRM systems to serve buyers and sellers effectively.
September 21, 2026
Education
St. Johns County School Board sets Sept. 22 workshop
The district has scheduled a public workshop for Tuesday morning, with in-person and virtual attendance options available.
September 18, 2026
Education
St. Johns Schools Begin Review of World Languages Instructional Materials
The district is inviting parents and community members to help evaluate new textbooks and digital resources for foreign language classes across St. Johns County.
September 18, 2026
Education
St. Johns County Schools Begin Review of Career & Technical Ed Materials
The district has opened public review of instructional materials for CTE programs, with committee slots available to parents through October 30.
September 18, 2026
Education
St. Johns County School Board approves new elementary school in Ponte Vedra
The district green-lit construction of a $54 million, 900-student campus to serve fast-growing neighborhoods along the CR 210 corridor, with doors set to open in August 2028.
September 17, 2026
Education Infrastructure
St. Johns County School Board calls special September meeting
The district has scheduled an unscheduled session for September 10, 2026, though the agenda and topics were not disclosed in the public notice.
September 17, 2026
Education
St. Johns County Schools Seeks Federal Funding Flexibility for 2026-27
The district is requesting Ed Flex waivers on Title I and Title IV grants to better direct resources toward tutoring, parent engagement, and instructional technology without changing total funding amounts.
September 17, 2026
Sports
Samuel W. Wolfson High Football Opens Season With Victory
The Arlington school's football program kicked off its season with a win, continuing a tradition that draws community support to the historic campus.
September 17, 2026
Higher Education
UNF presidential search yields sole finalist amid secrecy-law debate
The University of North Florida will interview its only candidate for president Wednesday, reigniting questions about a 2022 state law that shields university searches from public view.
September 17, 2026
Education
Creekside High School Showcases AP Capstone, Band, TV Academy Programs
St. Johns County superintendent's latest school tour highlights academic and extracurricular offerings at the Ponte Vedra-area high school as the district continues to attract families seeking top-rated programs.
September 12, 2026
Education
St. Johns School Board schedules special meeting Sept. 10
The district has announced a special session for Thursday evening but has not disclosed the agenda, leaving parents and residents uncertain about the topics to be addressed.
September 10, 2026
Education
Jacksonville Opens 2027 Tomorrow's Leaders Essay Contest for Students
The annual contest, presented by VyStar Credit Union, invites students to reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 's legacy, with winners honored at the 40th Annual MLK Breakfast in January.
September 10, 2026
Education
St. Johns Schools ratify teacher, staff contracts for 2026–27
The district and its teacher and support-staff unions finalized collective-bargaining agreements that will govern salaries and working conditions for the coming school year.
September 10, 2026
Education
St. Johns schools launch Parent University for families
The district's new program kicks off Sept. 22 with a session on student attendance, offering in-person and online options for parents across the fast-growing county.
September 9, 2026
Education
St. Johns County School Board to meet Tuesday evening
The September 8 meeting will be held in person at the district's Orange Street headquarters and via virtual platform, with public comment available.
September 8, 2026
Arts
Jacksonville Ballet Icon Dulce Anaya Dies at 92
The internationally acclaimed prima ballerina and longtime Jacksonville teacher shaped generations of dancers and helped establish the city's dance community.
September 3, 2026
Education
Friends of Stockton hosts annual brewery fundraiser for Avondale elementary school
The parent support group gathered at Fishweir Brewery to kick off the school year and rally community backing for Stockton Elementary.
September 3, 2026
Education
Duval Schools adopts new policy for closures, boundary changes
The revised framework adds community input opportunities and consolidates three separate policies into a single process governing attendance zones, school consolidations, and closures.
September 2, 2026
Education
Duval Schools set attendance zones for two new elementary schools opening in 2027
The district approved boundaries for Hogan-Spring Glen and Spring Park elementary schools, which will replace Love Grove and Englewood when they open in August 2027.
September 2, 2026
Education
St. Johns County Schools Offers Test Drives to Recruit Bus Drivers Sept. 26
The district will let prospective drivers operate a full-size school bus on a test track at the First Coast Technical College Public Safety Campus in St. Augustine, part of an effort to fill persistent vacancies.
September 1, 2026
Education
Julington Creek Elementary Adds VPK Class in St. Johns County
The school's new voluntary pre-kindergarten class expands early-childhood capacity in one of Florida's fastest-growing school districts.
September 1, 2026
Education
St. Johns schools spotlight attendance as fall semester opens
The St. Johns County School District has designated September as Attendance Awareness Month, emphasizing the link between daily attendance and student achievement as families settle into the new academic year.
September 1, 2026
Education
St. Johns school board to vote on support-staff contract Sept. 1
The board will consider a collective bargaining agreement with the union representing bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians, and other non-instructional employees for the 2026-2027 school year.
September 1, 2026
School Safety
Nearly 4,000 School Bus Citations in Jacksonville Since August 10
Duval County Public Schools released video of a near-miss on North Jefferson Street as officials warn drivers about stop-arm violations captured by new bus cameras.
August 27, 2026
Education
St. Johns County teacher contract ratified with 95% approval
The 2026–2027 agreement between St. Johns County School District and the St. Johns Education Association covers educators in one of Florida's fastest-growing and highest-rated school systems.
August 27, 2026
Education
St. Johns County School Board schedules special July 30 meeting
The St. Johns County School Board has called a special session for late July, though the district has not yet disclosed the agenda for the meeting.
August 26, 2026
School Safety
Duval County Schools K9 Unit Trains to Detect Firearms, Narcotics
The district's police dogs are trained to detect weapons and drugs, track missing students, and locate evidence as part of school safety operations across Duval County.
August 25, 2026
Education
Duval County VPK program offers free preschool prep for 4-year-olds
The district's Voluntary Prekindergarten program provides school-year and summer instruction in elementary school classrooms, introducing early literacy, math, and social skills ahead of kindergarten.
August 25, 2026