New Master Facility Plan idea proposes consolidating Mayport Elementary and Anchor Academy
Potential Duval County school closures and consolidations are still up in the air. But for now, some schools are off the closure list.
Parents react to school grades, continue to question if school closures are necessary
The topic of school closures in Duval County has been at the top of parentsโ minds since Duval County Public Schools rolled out the Master Facility Plan as a plan to tackle a massive budget issue.
School closure concerns back in spotlight at Atlantic Beach community meeting
The Beaches community received updates on the Jaguars stadium deal, the future of Penman Road and the potential of school closures.
Report details economic impact of school closures in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. โ Floridaโs economy could take an estimated $859 million hit as a result of school campuses being closed for six weeks during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report released Monday by the Florida Council of 100 business group. Ron DeSantis last week said all students should continue distance learning for the rest of the academic year to halt the spread of the highly contagious virus. Children have been learning from home for about six weeks. A 12-week school closure could cost the stateโs economy about $1.7 billion, according to the Council of 100 report. โThe state must continue its rapid response to mitigate any learning loss caused by school campus closures,โ the group said in the report, which also suggests the state should offer more support to parents to help them navigate their childrenโs virtual education.