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Sulzbacher, VyStar team up to give away 500 backpacks with supplies ahead of new school year
Read full article: Sulzbacher, VyStar team up to give away 500 backpacks with supplies ahead of new school yearSulzbacher Village and VyStar Credit Union teamed up for a back-to-school giveaway for Duval County students on Saturday morning.
From student discounts to fixing your child’s sleep schedule, we have your last-minute back-to-school checklist
Read full article: From student discounts to fixing your child’s sleep schedule, we have your last-minute back-to-school checklistParents -- we know the scramble well! There's a lot do to get your kids ready to return to school. We have your last-minute checklist to start the year off right.
Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday begins on Monday. Here’s what you can buy sales-tax free for 2 weeks
Read full article: Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday begins on Monday. Here’s what you can buy sales-tax free for 2 weeksGov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday touted the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which begins on Monday, July 29, and runs for two weeks, ending on Sunday, Aug. 11.
‘Community Giveaway Weekend’: James Coleman to host free backpack giveaway, food distribution & youth football camp
Read full article: ‘Community Giveaway Weekend’: James Coleman to host free backpack giveaway, food distribution & youth football campThe best birthday gift for James Coleman is the opportunity to give back. Every year for his birthday, Coleman gives back to the Jacksonville community and this year is no different.
WATCH LIVE: Jill Biden hosts virtual roundtable on school reopenings in Jacksonville
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Jill Biden hosts virtual roundtable on school reopenings in JacksonvilleJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Jill Biden virtually hosts a roundtable conversation on school reopenings in Jacksonville as part of her national Back-to-School tour. The roundtable will be moderated by Duval County School Board member Darryl Willie and feature Duval County parents and teachers. Participants will discuss the challenges of distance learning and the recent return to in-person learning. Watch the event by clicking the video play button below:
LIST: County-by-county look at school reopening plans
Read full article: LIST: County-by-county look at school reopening plansAs part of our Facing the Fall coverage, News4Jax is following all the announcements from local school districts about how they plan to address reopening this fall. Read moreSt. JohnsThe St. Johns County School District is planning to require that students wear masks in classrooms and hallways, according to a revised reopening plan released Friday. Read moreNassauThe Nassau County School Board released its plan for reopening during its meeting Thursday night. The plan details three options for elementary (Pre-K-5) and secondary (6-12) students: brick-and-mortar school, school-based distancing learning and Nassau Virtual School. In its reopening plan posted on the districts website, educators said its guidelines were reviewed by the Baker County Health Department.