Duval County Superintendent Christopher Bernier has worked in education his entire professional life. As he begins his 38th year in the field, Bernier met with Jacksonville Today to outline his goals for the academic year, the district’s financial outlook, local literacy efforts and more.
Duval Schools enters the 2025-26 year euphoric after its academic gains were recognized by the Florida Department of Education in July.
Duval Schools officials did not know with certainty that it was an A-rated district until Gov. DeSantis announced it at Oceanway Elementary last month. They had a hunch. Nevertheless, it was a pleasant surprise…