Former DCPS investigator faced termination for failing to report cases to FDOE. He says the story is more complicated.
The News4JAX I-TEAM has new information on Duval County Public Schoolsโ history of mishandling allegations of teacher misconduct.
DCPS chair says school board reviewed โcomparableโ salary rates across Florida before making counteroffer
After the Duval County school board presented the counteroffer for incoming Superintendent Dr. Chris Bernierโs $350,000 salary proposal, the DCPS chair said itโs normal to have back and forth during contract negotiations.
School Board picks 6 semifinalists for Duval County superintendent position
The Duval County School Board will select semifinalists Tuesday from a list of 20 applicants for the superintendent position of Duval County Public Schools.
20 applicants now under consideration to be next Duval school superintendent
A restarted search process has now led to 20 applications from individuals interested in being the next superintendent of Duval County Public Schools, after the board said an initial round last fall didnโt produce enough qualified applicants.
Deadline approaches to submit applications for Duval County Public Schools superintendent position
Duval County Public Schoolsโ deadline to submit applications to become the next superintendent is Monday.
Huge water bills, squatters, entrepreneur accused of fraud & the DA school scandal: The biggest I-TEAM stories of 2023
The I-TEAM investigated dozens of stories in 2023 that made a difference, and those stories were read hundreds of thousands of times on News4JAX.com.
โIt was my choiceโ: Former DCPS superintendent says she wasnโt forced to retire amid school investigations
Duval Countyโs former superintendent of schools on Thursday spoke about her short-lived retirement and her departure from the school district this summer.
TEDxJacksonville returns to WJCT Studios with 10 speakers for 2023 โHuman/Natureโ conference
The 2023 TEDxJacksonville Conference "Human/Nature" features internationally and nationally recognized experts in artificial intelligence and education, neurobiology and technology, resilience and human connection, food and music, and more.
Have your voice heard: Duval County School Board holds 2nd community meeting on superintendent search
The Duval County School Board hopes to have a permanent superintendent in place by January after the early retirement of Dr. Diana Greene in July. Dr. Dana Kriznar is currently serving as interim superintendent.
DCPS wants to bring in superintendent candidates by end of year; literacy for students will be key focus this year
Members of the Jacksonville City Council and the Duval County School Board meet Thursday morning to discuss a long list of topics including the current state of public schools and the search for a superintendent.
DCPS leaders explain changes parents, students can expect this school year
Weโre less than two weeks away from the first day of school in Duval County when more than 130,000 students will head back to class at public and charter schools.
Former Duval superintendent lands new job with national anti-racist literacy nonprofit
It didnโt take long for former Duval County Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene to find a new job after officially stepping down on Monday.
Timeline: Consultants tell Duval School Board new superintendent could start by Jan. 1, 2024
The Duval County school district is inching closer to hiring a new superintendent to replace Dr. Diana Greene, who recently retired early amid turmoil in the district.
Dr. Greene has childrenโs room named after her to celebrate contributions, service as DCPS superintendent
Guests came together Friday to witness the reveal of the Dr. Diana Greene Childrenโs Reading Place at the Jacksonville Public Library Main Campus.
DCPS taps Florida School Boards Association to help with superintendent search
The Duval County School Board has taken the next step in its search for a new superintendent following the retirement of Dr. Diana Greene.
Former Clay County superintendent resigns new post; he has expressed interest in the DCPS superintendent job
Former Clay County Superintendent Addison Davis on Wednesday resigned from his position as superintendent of Hillsborough County Public Schools.
โI leave so very thankfulโ: Outgoing Duval County superintendent looks back on tenure on final day for students
Friday marks the end of the school year for students in Duval County and itโs also the last day on the job for Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene, who is retiring.
Deputy named interim superintendent of Duval County Public Schools
The Duval County School Board has named an interim superintendent after voting 5-2 to promote Deputy Superintendent Dr. Dana Kriznar to acting superintendent of Duval County Public Schools.
School board has less than 3 weeks to name interim replacement for superintendent Dr. Diana Greene
Duval County School Board members met Tuesday morning to discuss naming a temporary replacement for Superintendent Dr. Diane Greene, who announced her retirement earlier this month.
Former Douglas Anderson teacher waives pre-trial appearance
Jeffrey Clayton was arrested in March after more than 20 years with the school, setting off a firestorm of accusations that inappropriate behavior at the school has been covered up for years.
DCPS leaders, stakeholders discuss search for next superintendent
In its policy handbook, the hiring of a superintendent is described as โthe most important and fundamental responsibility of the Duval County School Board.โ
Story behind Dr. Greeneโs departure: a teacherโs arrest, a state investigation and politics
Duval County Public Schools superintendent Dr. Diana Greeneโs departure, which was approved by the school board on Tuesday, comes after more than a month of scrutiny following the arrest of a high school music teacher and the subsequent reassignment of three other teachers during the investigation.
Under fire amid teacher investigations, DCPS superintendent to retire at end of school year
Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene will step down and retire at the end of the school year, a divided school board agreed Tuesday.
DCPS Board meeting postponed, district continues to investigate misconduct at Douglas Anderson
A special meeting of the Duval County School Board has been postponed, as the district continues to investigate misconduct by multiple teachers at Douglas Anderson.
Fridayโs special meeting of DCPS board was postponed at request of attorneys
The Duval County School Board will meet again on Friday to address the ongoing controversy over teacher misconduct at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts.
Misconduct Management: What to know ahead of DCPS Boardโs Friday meeting
Duval County School Board members plan to meet Friday at 2 p.m. to continue a discussion about recent misconduct issues at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and about the districtโs methods for reporting instances of employee misconduct to various state agencies.
DCPS superintendent responds to resignation, retirement rumors
Some have called for the superintendent's resignation and rumors surfaced Wednesday of a possible early retirement. We took those questions straight to Dr. Diana Greene herself Wednesday, asking her if she plans to retire.
Duval Schools reassigns professional standards supervisor amid misconduct reporting probe
Duval County Public Schools announced Wednesday the reassignment of Reginald Johnson, who had served as the districtโs supervisor of professional standards.
City hiring outside counsel to investigate Douglas Anderson allegations, state reporting issues
During a special Duval County School Board meeting Wednesday, members discussed whether an outside attorney should be hired to look closely at an ongoing investigation at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and to scrutinize the districtโs practices for reporting teacher misconduct to the state.
4th Douglas Anderson School of the Arts teacher removed from the classroom
The principal of the school alerted parents Tuesday that Corey Thayer had been reassigned based on information received during its ongoing investigation. Thayer is chair of the cinematic arts department.
Supporters of DCPS superintendent voice opinions at rally amid speculations that her jobโs in jeopardy
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โMy high school hellโ: Letters from former Douglas Anderson students detail years of anguish involving accused teacher
The News4JAX I-Team has obtained letters from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts alumni about what they describe as abusive interactions with former teacher Jeffrey Clayton.
Future of DCPS superintendent expected to be discussed at special school board meeting Wednesday
Duval County School Board members are set to meet on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing controversy at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and determine who should be held accountable.
Dozens gathering Monday to show support for Duval County Schools superintendent amid Douglas Anderson scandal
Dozens of people are expected to attend a rally Monday in front of the Duval County School Board to show support for Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene.
I-TEAM: Duval County Schools superintendentโs job in jeopardy amid Douglas Anderson scandal, sources say
The Duval County Schools Superintendentโs job could be in jeopardy, according to three News4JAX I-TEAM sources familiar with the matter. This comes amid scandal at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, which saw a longtime teacher, Jeffrey Clayton, arrested last month and charged with lewd behavior involving a student.
140 former, current students asked to interview for ongoing investigations at Douglas Anderson
Duval County Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene on Friday sent a note to families at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts detailing upcoming changes at the school to address the culture in the wake of multiple investigations into teachers at the public magnet school.
Door opened for more talks with DCPS, security contractor says, following I-TEAM report
School campus safety is once again in the spotlight following the deadly shooting at a Nashville Christian school, and on Tuesday, the News4JAX I-TEAM reported that a $36,000 contract for active shooter training and campus evaluations in Duval County hasnโt been used 10 months after leaders announced it.
Ribault High School seniors earn scholarships for participating in school-to-work mentoring program
Ribault High School students were honored Thursday morning at a scholarship presentation that recognized their dedication and perseverance through their involvement in the Big Brother Big Sisters โBeyond School Wallsโ workforce readiness-mentoring program.
High school graduation rates drop 3% over the last year, state says
The Florida Department of Education reports the high school graduation rate dropped by nearly three percentage points over the last year. But the department says the rates are still higher than the pre-pandemic rate.
Hereโs how DCPS wants to update its bathroom, locker room policies to comply with state law
Duval County Public Schools must give a report Wednesday to the Florida Department of Education on how it is complying with Floridaโs โParents Bill of Rights."
JASMYN CEO addresses controversial Instagram post during Duval County School Board meeting
The CEO of JASMYN, a group that provides resources for the LGBTQ community, addressed the Duval County School Board during Tuesdayโs meeting โ following DCPSโ decision to end its decades-long services agreement with the organization.
DCPS leaders approve supplemental curriculum for sex education
Duval County Public Schools leaders have approved a refurbished set of sex education lessons for middle and high school students after hours of discussion during Tuesdayโs board meeting.
Uncut: DCPS Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene explains decision to cut ties with JASMYN
During a meeting of the Duval County School Board on Tuesday night, Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene spent approximately 10 minutes addressing the districtโs decision to end its decades-long services agreement with JASMYN, an organization that provides resources for the LGBTQ community.
DCPS ends over 20-year relationship with LGBTQ advocacy group over โinappropriateโ materials
Duval County Public Schools ended its decades-long services agreement with JASMYN, an organization that provides resources for the LGBTQ community, citing the perceived use of materials deemed to be inappropriate for children.
Man who tried to enter Jacksonville elementary school wielding ax identified
Duval County Public Schools on Friday afternoon confirmed one of its elementary schools was locked down after a report of a suspicious person who was wielding an ax outside the school.
โNo reason to panicโ: Jacksonville mayor urges residents to prepare, know flood & evacuation zone
Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry on Monday warned of potential flooding and tornadoes during a news conference detailing Hurricane Ian preparations but added there is โno reason to panic.โ
DCPS delays sex education curriculum vote due to new state law
A planned discussion of the material Duval County Public Schools uses to teach students about reproductive health was pulled from Monday nightโs school board agenda.
Superintendent responds after state sends letter outlining โmajor concernsโ in wake of searing grand jury report
The Duval County School Board met Thursday morning to discuss the findings of a bombshell grand jury report that found the schoolโs police force underreported crimes to the state.
Duval school board acknowledges major issues in grand jury report, says changes have been made
The Duval County School Board met Thursday morning to discuss the findings of a bombshell grand jury report that found the schoolโs police force underreported crimes to the state.
DCPS board to discuss scathing report accusing district of underreporting crimes
The Duval County School Board will meet Thursday to discuss a grand juryโs bombshell report accusing the former district police chief of failing to report thousands of crimes on school campuses.
Duval County voters approve property tax increase to help teachers & schools
Duval County voters on Tuesday night voted in favor of a property tax hike designed in part to help teachers and school staff of public schools in Jacksonville.
DCPS, former police chief respond to scathing report saying district underreported crimes
A spokesperson for Duval County Public Schools addressed the latest report from a Florida grand jury that accuses the former director of Duval County Public Schoolsโ Police Department of severely underreporting instances of crimes on school campuses over a four-year period.
Teacher shortage: Nearly 400 teacher vacancies in Duval County as school begins Monday
The Duval County school district has nearly 400 classroom teacher vacancies heading into the first day of school.
Proposed tax increase to benefit Duval County teachers & schools spotlights Tuesday discussion
Educators and other community leaders gathered Tuesday evening for a discussion on the proposed tax increase for schools in Duval County.
Duval County superintendent addresses new school yearโs unique challenges
News4JAX sat down one-on-one with Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene to ask about this yearโs unique challenges, including staffing and politics.
โWe are in this togetherโ: DCPS superintendent lays out plan for navigating teacher shortage as school year looms
In a message to district staff Wednesday, Duval County Public Schools Dr. Superintendent Diana Greene announced that class sizes in grades K-8 will increase by one or two students across the district.
St. Johns County schools top state in FSA scores; Duval County below state average
Florida Standards Assessment scores for students were released last week and they show mixed results for area schools.
READ JAX Social Media Challenge promotes reading 20 minutes a day
Duval County education advocates know it's not just students who are on social media, and they're challenging parents to team up with their children for a social media challenge this summer.
Community organizations throw Pride rally, party outside Duval County School Board
Equality Florida said they want to ensure Duval County provides a safe and inclusive environment for all LGBTQ students.
City, DCPS announces partnership with company specializing in security doors, glass
The city of Jacksonville and Duval County school district on Wednesday announced a new plan to keep children safe in the classroom.
Duval County School Board reworks LGBTQ+ support guide, may notify parents of name change
A 37-page document, which describes itself as โa critical tool at a critical time,โ is now under intense scrutiny within Duval County Public Schools.
Duval Schoolโs โLGBTQ Support Guideโ is being reworked amid new state law
A 37-page document, which describes itself as โa critical tool at a critical time,โ is now under intense scrutiny within Duval County Public Schools.
Duval County teachers predict โvery, very bad situationโ for school staffing
Voters in Duval County will decide on August 23, whether the district will raise the countyโs property taxes by one millage rate as a means of funding teacher pay increases and improvement of Duval County Public Schoolsโ arts and athletic programs.
Property tax referendum to help Duval schools clears City Council, goes to voters in August
A measure requested by the Duval County School Board that would put a property tax referendum on a ballot this year is poised for a final reading during Tuesdayโs meeting of the Jacksonville City Council.
Rules committee votes to advance measure that would put property tax legislation on ballot
The Jacksonville City Council Rules Committee on Tuesday voted 4-3 in favor of moving along a measure that would allow voters to decide on a property tax increase, which Duval County Public Schools said would be used to help increase teacher pay and improve arts and athletic programs for students.
Proposed DCPS property tax increase would generate $81M, address historic teacher shortage
The Duval County School Board is poised to discuss an official proposal to ask voters for a one-mill increase to the countyโs property tax rate in order to fund salary increases for teachers and reduce the record number of vacant staffing positions.
How DCPS is spending money from half-cent sales tax
With Duval County residents possibly being asked to support another type of tax increase, this one to improve teacher pay, the News4JAX I-TEAM is looking into what the school district has been doing with money from its last tax increase.
Explainer: Duval County schoolsโ half-cent sales tax vs. millage rate increase
As Duval County Public Schools continues to grapple with a crippling teacher shortage and retention problem, superintendent Diana Greene recommended that the school board consider hiking property taxes by one mill in order to boost salaries, fill the record number of vacant staffing positions and bolster the districtโs arts and athletic programs.
Duval school board explores increasing property taxes to improve teacher pay, bolster programs
The Duval County School Board on Tuesday discussed the possibility of asking voters for a one-mill increase in property taxes to help increase teacher pay and improve arts and athletic programs for students, according to the school district.
DCPS administrators will stand in as classroom teachers to fill quarantine vacancies
Itโs not the fresh start in a new year that everyone was hoping for with the omicron variant of COVID-19 making its rounds through Duval County Public Schools.
New rules as Duval students return to school after winter break
More than 130,000 public school students in Duval County are heading back to school on Tuesday and the rules are changing based on high coronavirus numbers.
COVID-19 positivity rate up as Duval students return to school after winter break
More than 130,000 public school students in Duval County are heading back to school on Tuesday and the rules are changing based on high coronavirus numbers.
DCPS suspends requirement for parents to opt students out of wearing mask
Citing a new state law signed Thursday by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Duval County Public Schools says it is suspending its requirement for parents to opt their children out of wearing a face covering.
Duval school board rates Superintendent Greene โhighly effectiveโ in annual review
The board of education for Duval County Public Schools released its evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene on Wednesday which shows the members believe she effectively advanced the districtโs core beliefs and goals.
DCPS superintendent says 11K+ mask opt-out forms have been signed by parents
Students attending Duval County Public Schools no longer need a doctorโs note, but they still need paperwork signed by a parent or guardian to opt out of wearing a mask in the classroom.
Duval schools mask mandate loosened after county meets COVID-19 thresholds
After nearly two months in effect, the mask requirement within Duval County Public Schools was automatically suspended Friday when the COVID-19 community transmission data met the second of two key thresholds set by the school board.
Duval County schools mask mandate loosened after meeting COVID-19 thresholds
After nearly two months in effect, the mask requirement within Duval County Public Schools was automatically suspended Friday when the COVID-19 community transmission data met the second of two key thresholds set by the school board.
Lawsuit challenging Duval County Schoolsโ mask mandate delayed over questions of jurisdiction
A hearing in a federal lawsuit challenging Duval County Public Schools mask mandate was delayed Friday after a conference the previous day identified some jurisdictional issues.
Board of Education votes to sanction Duval, 7 other Florida school districts over mask mandates
Duval County, Alachua County and a handful of other Florida school districts will lose state funds for requiring students to wear masks in violation of a state rule prohibiting such mandates.
Duval school board to hold special meeting on mask policy
The Duval County School Board on Tuesday decided to have a special meeting next Monday to see if it plans on changing the school districtโs mask policy in the future.
Majority of Duval County schools have zero students opted out of mask policy
Out of the 103,779 students studying on public Duval County Public Schools campuses, only 206 have been opted out of the districtโs mask mandate that went into effect Tuesday.
Duval County School Board approves criteria to lift mask mandate
The Duval County School Board on Tuesday voted to automatically lift the districtโs mask mandate once the COVID-19 positivity rate in the community reaches a โmoderate level.โ
Duval County Schools responds to Education Departmentโs mask mandate ultimatum
In a letter sent to Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran, the Duval County School Board said it chose to put in place a mask mandate for students with a medical opt out after 11 school district employees died and more than 1,600 cases were reported in schools over the first three weeks.
Education commissioner threatens to withhold salaries for DCPS board members over mask mandate
The Florida Department of Education is now taking aim at Duval County Public Schools over the districtโs decision to impose a 90-day mask mandate for students.
What to know about the Duval County Public Schools mask mandate
The Duval County School Board voted 5-2 on Monday to impose a 90-day face mask mandate for all students, except those with a doctor's note. Here's what we know so far.
Parents voice concerns about masks in schools before Duval County School Board makes decision
Hours of fiery debate involving doctors, parents and local leaders dominated a special Duval County School Board meeting Monday before the board approved a 90-day student mask mandate with a medical opt-out.