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Arrest report says DCPS employee seen punching special needs student in the face

New details are being released in the April 16 arrest of DCPS employee Tia Smith on child abuse charges, showing more about the incident that led to her arrest at Lake Shore Middle School.
Action News Jax on MSN.com · Mar 6, 2025

‘Needs to be some guardrails:’ Parents, educators debate rise of AI in DCPS schools

Duval County Public Schools posted an announcement to its website Wednesday saying in part: “Team Duval Teachers looking to save time generating test questions and passages for students have ...
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3,000 DC Public Schools students celebrate National Signing Day

There are over 50,000 students enrolled in DC Public Schools (DCPS), according to the public school system. However, the repercussions for DCPS students following the COVID-19 pandemic are daunting.
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DCPS bike safety program expands to secondary schools after crashes where students were hurt, killed

RELATED: Duval County Public Schools launches pedestrian, bicycle safety campaign No matter the county, there is always a need to increase attention when it comes to young people and traffic safety.
Icon for www.msn.comMSN · Apr 3, 2025

READ USA Book Fairs Underway at 78 DCPS Elementary Schools

Any adult volunteering at a DCPS school must pass a Level 1 background check, which the district provides for free through its website. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, click here.
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Lake Shore Middle School employee arrested, charged with child abuse after 'interaction' with student

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Lake Shore Middle School employee was arrested Wednesday on a charge of child abuse, a Duval County Public Schools spokesperson confirmed. Tia Smith, 43, was booked into ...
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DCPS bike safety program expands to secondary schools after crashes where students were hurt, killed

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It’s an update on an initiative to improve the safety of Duval County Public Schools students. In January, Action News Jax reported on the district’s launch of a new ...