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From event to impact: How bwin时时彩平台 creates meaningful change

At the Jacksonville Public Education Fund, our initiatives don’t end when the event concludes. They evolve into sustained opportunities for impact. 

This year’s School Leadership Initiative (SLI) grew out of the momentum created by EdTalks 2023, where Dr. Shawn Ginwright challenged us to reimagine school culture through healing-centered engagement. That moment planted the seed, and this year’s SLI Community of Practice (CoP) nurtured it into meaningful and lasting growth.

Edelman Fellowship: Teachers use learning experience to craft engineering lessons for students

Titoya Murphy was part of a team of teachers from Northwestern Legends Academy who used the Edelman Excellence in Teaching Fellowship to travel to Boston, Mass., to attend the Engineering is Elementary (EIE) professional development program at the Museum of Science. The team's goal was to acquire new engineering modules and insights that they would share with colleagues through direct implementation in their classrooms and collaborative discussions. She shares what she and her fellow teachers learned and how they are using it in their classrooms.

AI and the Beginning of the UBI Era

Sergey Karayev, Berkeley Computer Science PhD and Head of AI for Turnitin.com, spoke at the ASU-GSV Summit Conference and spoke about the future of Ed Tech. When asked what 10-15 years looks like, he spoke plainly, essentially saying: In the future, there will only be two types of people: those who absorb UBI and entrepreneurs who fully utilize artificial general and super intelligence and robotics.

Cindy Edelman Excellence in Teaching Fellow - Marissa Hein

The Cindy Edelman Excellence in Teaching Fellowship is an unprecedented opportunity for K-12 Duval County public school teachers to elevate their teaching careers through a professional development activity of their choosing. We asked Marissa Hein, who recently got back from her trip Malta, a few questions about the experience.

2025 Cindy Edelman Excellence in Teaching Fellows Announced

Thirteen Duval County public school teachers will be embarking on the professional learning experience of their dreams and bringing what they learn back to their classrooms, thanks to the Cindy Edelman Excellence in Teaching Fellowship. Supported by an endowed fund housed at The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida and administered by the JPEF, the fellowship provides opportunities for teachers to develop their own professional learning opportunities to enhance their classroom teaching and benefit their school community

What We Can Learn from 'The Bear'

Workforce Development: The Stage

Modern fine dining is almost synonymous with French cooking techniques: The foams, gels, dots, dashes, flowers and flourishes, the braise, broil, and saute. Arising out of the genius of August Escoffier, the French brigade system simplified each aspect of kitchen work down to the core functions with each section led by a distinguished and capable leader.

Bookmark This: New Evidence from Germany Shows Access Equals Opportunity

A recent study from Germany reveals just how powerful access to reading materials can be for children from low-income families. The study gave 11-12-year-olds from disadvantaged households an e-book reader, providing them with access to a digital library of over 1,000 age-appropriate books.

Does the United States Spend Enough on Public Schools?

In a fascinating new paper, Harvard, Duke, and University of South Florida economists and researchers pose the question: is spending so little (relative to similar economies) on teacher salaries optimal? A deep review of all known causal studies suggests that school spending has a direct impact on improving student outcomes (Jackson& Mackevicius, 2021), four years of increased, consecutive school spending will improve test scores over 90 percent of the time.

Fresh Air: The Importance of HVAC on Learning

When thinking about building the best schools, people often mention having adequate classroom size; using bright, cheerful colors; ensuring furnishings are up-to-date; and providing new athletic facilities. But there is something you don’t see that can have a big impact on learning: the heating and cooling system. 

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Meet the Team: Monique Stewart

Monique Stewart is a dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in strategic planning, leadership development, and community engagement. In her most recent role, she served as the Director of Partnerships & Community Outreach at Duval County Public Schools, successfully leading the development of long-term strategic plans that align with district-wide goals, resulting in significant increases in team efficiency and project success rates.