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Feb. 1, 2024 – For Social Studies teacher Jenecy Griffin, her first rule is simple — have fun.  "There’s never a dull moment when it comes to learning history,” shares the William M. Raines High School educator with a laugh. “I make it fun because I know they can remember it when it’s fun.”

July 11, 2022 – They say they just had to come back. For the second year in a row, the district hosted the three-week African American History Summer Writing Institute, a program giving high school students a unique opportunity to explore local history.

June 24, 2022 – Tucked away on Jacksonville’s Northside is the oldest plantation house in the state of Florida and a place where enslaved people were voiceless. Now, students are working to make sure their stories are told.

Feb. 1, 2022 – At a time when opportunities for women were severely limited, she ran a profitable business, became a philanthropist, and founded a nursing home, orphanage, and childcare center.

Oct. 18, 2021 – The way African American history is taught in Duval County Public Schools is changing, thanks to some notable new ideas being ushered in this school year.

July 6, 2021 – The first-ever African American History Writing Institute has come to an end, but students and staff say their work will go on.

June 16, 2021 – More than 80 students were eyewitnesses to living African American history on Monday as they listened to one of Jacksonville’s original sleeping car porters describe his life in the River City in the early 20th century.

Feb. 9, 2021 – TiLena Robinson remembers sitting down with a group of Duval students recently to discuss their experience with how black history was taught in their classrooms.

March 3, 2020- Chemistry students at Terry Parker High School are making history as they are delving into studying African American History over the course of a six-month project.

Feb. 25, 2020– Duval County teachers are doing their part to teach Black History in the classroom, and it’s happening across all grade levels.

Feb. 10, 2020 - For the last three years, Duval County Public Schools has been recognized for its exemplary distinction under the state’s African American History legislation.

Jan. 31, 2020– Duval County Public Schools recognizes and celebrates black history throughout the year. As we embark on the month of February when black history is recognized nationally, the district is showcasing how Black History is coming alive in the classroom.