Jacksonville Public Education Fund

10/21/2026

Coming soon!

10/21/2026

Great teachers deserve a community cheering them on!

At our Teacher of the Year Opening Celebration, JPEF President Rachael Tutwiler Fortune connected with Veronica Session-Fennell of VyStar Credit Union to celebrate the educators making a difference in Duval County classrooms.

Thank you, VyStar, for helping us shine a spotlight on outstanding teachers through the VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year program and EDDY Awards.

Join us in celebrating this year’s school-level Teachers of the Year!

10/21/2026

Let’s hear it for Duval County’s school-level Teachers of the Year! 🎉🍎

Selected by their fellow teachers, these educators make a lasting difference in their classrooms and school communities. We’re proud to celebrate their hard work, their care for students, and the creativity they bring to teaching.

Each will represent their school in the selection process for the 2027 VyStar Credit Union Duval County Teacher of the Year, who will be announced at the EDDY Awards on Saturday, Jan. 23.

Help us congratulate them! Meet the Teachers of the Year here https://ow.ly/tUU550ZYM28 and give your school’s Teacher of the Year a shout-out in the comments. 👏

Duval County Public Schools IDEA Public Schools KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools River City Science Academy

10/20/2026

Is this referendum a tax increase?

No. It is not an increase. It is a continuation.
Voters originally approved this 1 mill in 2022.
State law requires this referendum to go back to voters every four years.

Learn more about the 1-mill referendum and find answers to frequently asked questions by visiting https://ow.ly/Fce250ZZu3v

For Teachers. For Students. For Duval. Our Progress Continues.

10/20/2026

Early voting has started in Duval County! Vote “yes” on the Duval County referendum and keep our best teachers in Duval!

10/20/2026

Teachers, what would you love to learn and bring back to your students?

The Cindy Edelman Excellence in Teaching Fellowship offers eligible Duval County public school teachers up to $6,500 individually or $10,000 as a teacher team to pursue a professional learning experience of their choosing. Explore a subject you love, build new skills, or discover fresh ways to engage your students. Your idea could become your next classroom inspiration! Learn more, check eligibility, and take the next step toward applying: https://ow.ly/oXV450ZWQJi

10/19/2026

The Jacksonville Civic Council is urging Duval County voters to renew a property tax that funds teacher pay, saying the money helps the school district attract and retain educators.

10/19/2026

Duval County voters: Early voting begins Tuesday, Oct. 20, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 1! Eligible registered voters can vote at any Duval County early voting location. Hours vary by date, so check the schedule and plan your visit.

Find locations and hours: https://ow.ly/NJTi50ZYLYe

10/14/2026

“Few investments are more important to Jacksonville’s future than strong public schools.”

In a new The Florida Times-Union opinion piece, JPEF board member Charmaine Chiu makes the case for renewing the one-mill referendum and continuing our community’s investment in teachers, arts, and athletics.

Read why this investment matters to our students and Jacksonville’s future.

🔗 Read the full column

A local advocate argues that renewing the Duval County school property tax is vital for teacher pay and student programs.