Inside look at new social studies textbooks for DCPS
The district approved new social studies textbooks for the first time since the Florida Department of Education released controversial guidance slavery education. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It was the guidance that…
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Review the textbooks that DCPS will use for social studies
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Duval County School Board approved the purchase of new social studies textbooks. Below are links provided by the district so people can review the types of…
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DCPS gives ‘all-clear’ for Normandy Village Elementary students to be returned to school after bomb threat
Normandy Village Elementary School students were being evacuated to Edward H. White High School Thursday morning. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Duval County Public Schools has given an “all-clear” after telling families…
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Parents voice concerns over books at DCPS meeting as protestors advocate against the bans
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Parents raised concerns in the Duval County School Board meeting on Monday over books that some feel are too explicit for children to read. The group Public…
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Man carrying gun arrested after trying to get onto bus at Terry Parker High School: DCPS
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man was arrested and accused of trespassing on Friday after he boarded a bus at Terry Parker High School, according to Duval County Public Schools (DCPS)….
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Parents of DCPS students are encouraged to complete this 2023 Federal Impact Aid Survey
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Families can now complete the 2023 Federal Impact Aid Survey, Duval County Public Schools announced. This survey – which takes five minutes to complete – can generate…
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Mental health platform sees hundreds of referrals from DCPS this school year
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The News4JAX I-TEAM is continuing to follow up on an investigation into school fights in Duval County Public Schools and what the district is doing to address…
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DCPS votes to switch school bus service to tackle driver shortages, delays
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Duval County School Board voted Tuesday to end its contract with Student Transportation Services of America (STA). The school board approved a 5-year contract with Durham…
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Consultants cite timing, volatility for low interest in DCPS superintendent job
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After the Duval County School Board voted on Wednesday to pause the search for a new superintendent and re-advertise the position at a later date, it’s uncertain…
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DCPS K-9 detects illegal firearm inside vehicle at high school football game
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As Raines and Ribault competed on the field at First Coast stadium, the Duval County Public Schools weapons detection K-9, Officer Maverick, was working in the parking…
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