Urban debaters want are...

The Florida Times-Union June 26, 2008 By MATT GALNOR, The Times-Union Jerrell Baker credits his Raines High School education for helping take him and many of his Jacksonville classmates across the world and into successful careers. The 1990 graduate is coaching one of the largest...
Educator, coach and mentor leaves Duval school system

Educator, coach and men...

“I just think he has had a wonderful and productive career over these years,” Bryant said. White’s mother had hoped his would have been a career as  doctor; his dad thought maybe he’d be a mortician. But White loved sports, and he found himself bonding with his coaches. “The...

Duval Urban Debate Leag...

Urban Debate League kickoff in Jacksonville, Florida Click on image to read the full article. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up Share on Linkedin Share via MySpace Tumblr it Tweet about it Buzz it up Subscribe to...

What Obama has in store...

Jennifer Spear and her husband are the type of family President Barack Obama says he hopes to help with his education plan. CNBC.com President Barack Obama speaks at the Arizona State University commencement ceremony. “Our son graduated from high school in 2007 and...
Duval Urban Debate League Kicks Off Summer Institute

Duval Urban Debate Leag...

The Duval County School Board (DCSB) has approved a proposal for the support of a seven school Duval Urban Debate League for the Fall 2009 academic year.  For the first time ever, Duval County middle schools wil participate in urban debate, including:  Ribault, Paxon, Butler, Gilbert,...

Urban Debate – Da...

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National Urban Debate L...

Great Debaters - Denzel Washington Anyone familiar with the movie the Great Debaters starring Denzel Washington cannot deny its steadfast humanity, its diversity, its passion for literacy and education, and its faith that history teaches invaluable lessons. But, for thousands of students...

New Town Success Zone m...

Northside residents are poised to finally get a break at the new developments taking place in Jacksonville, Florida.  A community model from Harlem, the long term project will focus on economic development, community housing and park improvements, and new education programs. As reported...

Supervisor of Elections...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2009 Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland will present six Freedom Awards to the following schools for the 2009 Countywide Student Voter Registration Drive: Sandalwood High School on Tuesday, April 21st at noon, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts...

No Black Boy Left Behin...

Under President Obama’s administration, the budget for the Department of Education is expected to nearly double next year, leaving the question of where the money will be spent. The panels discussed new pieces of legislation as well as the revision of No Child Left Behind and...

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