Research

How do you know if a program works? How do you know what would need to change if you were to scale your program? What should you do that will meet student, family, or teacher needs? The JPEF research team aims to answer these questions and more, for JPEF initiatives and community partners.

The JPEF data and research team conducts research that is grounded in the history, context, and strengths of individuals in Duval County to evaluate existing programs and launch innovative initiatives. The data and research team ensures every project includes mixed methodological approaches to answering all evaluation and impact questions.  

Nineteen Parents Step Up to Lead Change for Jacksonville’s Children

Nineteen parent leaders have embarked on a 20-week journey to strengthen their leadership and community engagement skills as part of Cohort VII of Parents Who Lead (PWL) — a one-of-a-kind program empowering parents to become advocates and changemakers for children across Jacksonville. 

JPEF and Community First Cares Renew Annual Matching Gift Program for Local Classroom Projects

JPEF, in partnership with Community First Cares Foundation and the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations (CFEF), is once again joining forces to double donations for Duval County classroom projects through the DonorsChoose platform. 

This annual initiative—now a valued tradition—matches every donation made to eligible Duval County Public Schools projects on DonorsChoose.org, ensuring that community support goes twice as far in putting essential tools and resources into the hands of local students and teachers. The funding benefits teachers for innovative programs not normally possible through traditional budgets.

From One Peninsula to Another: What Florida Can Learn From Michigan’s Research on Chronic Absenteeism

Across the country, the US is experiencing a mass exodus from the classroom as large numbers of students have stopped showing up for school. The causes range from responses to COVID-19 and other public health concerns to baseline attendance problems. Even with the spike from the COVID era, there continues to be an elevated chronic attendance problem. Researchers in Michigan have surveyed their state to discover which practices are being implemented to solve this problem, how well those practices are breaking down the barriers that students are facing, and their ultimate impact on student attendance. 

From Barriers to Bridges: How Assistant Principal Alicia Hinson Is Transforming Classrooms with Your Support

Every parent or caregiver dreams of a teacher who sees the whole child—someone who can bring out the best in students by connecting, including, and inspiring them.

That’s exactly the kind of leader Assistant Principal Alicia Hinson is —thanks to support from the Jacksonville Public Education Fund and generous donors like you.

Community First Credit Union Presents bwin时时彩平台, Featuring Stanford’s Isabelle Hau, on the Future of Education, AI, and Workforce Readiness

Technology is changing how students learn and how people work. This fall, education and business leaders from across Northeast Florida will gather to chart a path towards a future where students are equipped to thrive in the rapidly evolving workforce.

What's in a school grade?

Duval County Public Schools just received an “A” overall for this academic year! What does that mean?

Why I Care so Deeply about The Jacksonville Public Education Fund

I care deeply about the success and well-being of the Jacksonville Public Education Fund because I care deeply and sincerely about the success and well-being of the great City of Jacksonville, Florida, and the northeast Florida region at large.

Advocacy Night: Conversation on the Future of Education

Be part of a powerful discussion with Duval County School Leadership as we unpack the latest decisions from the Florida Legislature and what they mean for our students, teachers, and public schools.

Duval County Public Schools receive 'A' rating

JPEF congratulates Duval County Public Schools on achieving a district-wide A grade for the 2024-2025 school year.

We are thrilled to celebrate this important progress for Duval County Public Schools, and we begin by applauding the educators and school leaders working on the frontlines each day to support our students. Their unwavering commitment is the driving force behind these gains, and it’s their hard work that deserves our deepest gratitude.

Dunbar: Edelman Fellowship experience was 'transformative'

"My overall experience was eye-opening, inspiring, and transformative. While I expected to gain knowledge from conference sessions, the most surprising and rewarding aspect was the mentorship and networking opportunities."

Kevin Dunbar used the opportunity afforded to him through the Cindy Edelman Excellence in Teaching Fellowship to deepen his expertise as an elementary media specialist for Duval County Public Schools by exploring new trends, resources, and best practices in literacy education.

JPEF asked Mr. Dunbar to share some thoughts from his experience as an Edelman Fellow.