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The Untold Battle for Education: How Politics and Culture Wars are Impacting Jacksonville's Students!
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Join us today as we dive into the pressing issues facing the education system in Duval County, Florida.
In today’s episode of Mikes on Mic, we discuss the challenges of attracting and retaining students in the face of competition from charter schools and private school vouchers.
We also explore the difficulties in finding a new superintendent amidst the negative reputation caused by the resignation of the previous superintendent.
Lastly, we tackle issues such as chronic absenteeism, attacks on public education, and concerns about student transportation.
Tune in for an enlightening conversation on the state of education and its impact on the 130,000 students in Duval County.
00:13 Welcome to Mike's on Mike, sponsored by the Jacksonville History Center. Special guest: Warren Jones, representing district 5.
04:09 Oldest schools in state led to tax.
07:08 Competition with schools, challenges, fewer applicants.
11:28 Reduced D and F schools, provided computers.
17:02 Teacher forced to go to college; book censorship.
18:29 Salary increase benefits new teachers, ignores veterans.
21:22 Investigation ongoing, report due end of year.
25:39 Why move here without knowing the reasons?
28:58 Former mayor floated idea, business pushback, appointed superintendent, better academic performance, upcoming election, attempt to take over schools.
33:40 Charter schools didn't bridge pandemic gap.
37:29 Transportation costs impact education, seeking reduction.
38:30 No reimbursement for diverse magnet program busing. Challenges: education, transportation, teacher retention, absenteeism.
41:38 Podcast features conversations with multiple Mikes.
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