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Westside High School parents urge new superintendent to consider kids when discussing potential school closures
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Potential school closures. It's one of the biggest topics Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier will face after he is sworn in Tuesday. A consultant, hired by the district, suggested closing more than 30 DCPS schools to cut costs. Westside High School is on...
Newly sworn-in DCPS superintendent says safety is ‘paramount’ as school board votes on $1.4M settlement
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Dr. Christopher Bernier was sworn in as the new Duval County Public Schools superintendent. With a $320,000 annual salary, Bernier’s contract started on July 1 and will run through 2028. The superintendent steps into his new role amid multiple issues with Douglas Anderson School of...
Florida HBCU receives historic eight figures in state funding
Despite a decrease in overall state spending from the previous year, the Jacksonville, FL HBCU will receive its highest-ever single-year state legislative allocation. The post Florida HBCU receives historic eight figures in state funding appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
All-First Coast baseball | Aidan King's journey to strikeout royalty at Bishop Snyder
A June birthday meant something a little different for Aidan King. A few more challenges while climbing his way up the youth baseball ladder. Years of growing up against opponents a few months older and sometimes a few inches taller, with a little more zip on their pitches and a little more punch on their hits. ...
Duval School Board to vote on $1.45 million settlements to Douglas Anderson misconduct claims
Duval County School Board members are scheduled to vote Tuesday on paying $1.45 million to settle three legal complaints about teacher misconduct at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. The complaints all apparently involved actions of former teacher Jeffrey Clayton, sentenced last month to 10 years in prison, although the...
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