Jacksonville Public Education Fund

09/01/2026

Couldn’t attend our first community forum on Duval County’s 1-mill property tax referendum? Watch the full conversation to learn how the funding supports teacher compensation, arts and athletics, and what renewal of the existing millage would mean for Duval County students and schools.

Then join us for our next forum on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 6–7:30 p.m. Come get the facts, ask questions, and make an informed decision before the Nov. 3 election.

Register for the next forum on the JPEF website, under news/events.

The Jacksonville Public Education Fund hosted a forum on the 1-mill...

09/01/2026

Sharing for Duval County for Better Schools.

Yard signs supporting the renewal of the one mill for teachers will be available for pickup on September 5 and September 12 from 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at the Firefighters’ Compound, 625 Stockton Street.

Take as many as you can distribute—while supplies last!

08/31/2026

Do you have questions about Duval County’s one-mill property tax referendum?

Join JPEF on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 6–7:30 p.m. for a community forum where you can get the facts, hear from local education leaders and learn how the funding supports teacher compensation, arts and athletics.

This decision affects the future of our schools and our community. Register today and invite a friend, neighbor, or colleague to attend with you!

Join a community of passionate public school advocates working to ensure every student has access to a quality education.

08/21/2026

We’re hiring! JPEF is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and tech-savvy professional to join our team as an Operations Associate/Manager and Executive Assistant.

This key role keeps our office running smoothly, provides high-quality support to executive leadership, and serves as an important connector among staff, board members, and community partners. The ideal candidate anticipates needs, solves problems, manages competing priorities and takes pride in helping a team do its best work.

Depending on the selected candidate’s experience and expertise, the position may be offered at the Associate or Manager level.

Interested in using your talents to support stronger public schools and student success in Jacksonville? Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/G47a50ZCsxC

08/20/2026

Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills! Apply for Parents Who Lead and strengthen your voice, build leadership skills, and turn your ideas into action for children in our community. Apply today: https://ow.ly/GKJ650ZC2c5

08/20/2026

08/19/2026

Strong schools strengthen Jacksonville.

Join JPEF on Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. for a community forum on Duval County’s one-mill property tax referendum.

Learn how the funding supports teacher compensation, arts and athletics, and why attracting and retaining great educators matters to students, families, businesses and our entire community. Strong schools help prepare tomorrow’s workforce, support economic growth, and make Jacksonville a better place to live, work, and raise a family.

This decision affects all of us. Come get the facts, ask questions and learn what the referendum means for the future of our schools and our city.

Register today, and invite a friend, neighbor, or colleague to join you:
https://ow.ly/iijB50ZBytW

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08/19/2026

Every great solution starts with really understanding the problem. In this module of Parents Who Lead, parents learn how to move beyond frustration and actually diagnose what's going wrong, and then build a plan to fix it. It's leadership training that turns "someone should do something" into "here's what I'm going to do." You don't need to have all the answers. You just need to be willing to ask the right questions.

Applications for Parents Who Lead are open now on the JPEF website; apply by Aug. 21

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08/19/2026

ICYMI: Watch the full conversation from JPEF’s first One-Mill Referendum Forum to learn what the one mill funds, how it supports Duval County teachers and students, and what voters should know before Election Day.

Then join us for our next forum on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m. Bring your questions, hear from local leaders, and get the facts about an issue that will shape the future of public education in Duval County.

Watch the video, register for the next forum on the JPEF website, and share this post with your network.

The Jacksonville Public Education Fund hosted a forum on the 1-mill...

08/17/2026

There is still time to apply for Parents Who Lead, but the deadline is approaching! This free, 20-week leadership and advocacy program helps parents and caregivers strengthen their voices, understand how public systems work and turn their ideas into action for children. No previous leadership experience is required. Apply by August 21: https://ow.ly/7UEM50ZAzFw