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JefCoEd announces immediate closure

On Saturday, JefCoEd announced each of its schools will be closing, effective immediately. JefCoEd schools will not be ... Read more

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Turf field to be installed at Mortimer Jordan

JefCoEd on Thursday approved the installation of synthetic turf in Jimmie Trotter Stadium at Mortimer Jordan High School. ... Read more

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JefCoEd options land in Fultondale for potential new school

The Jefferson County Board of Education agreed to option approximately 60 acres of land in the city of ... Read more

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Jefferson County Schools posts survey for parents about 2016-17 calendar

The Jefferson County School System is seeking input from parents about the calendar for the next school year. ... Read more

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Jacqueline Smith is Jefferson County Board of Education’s first elected African-American president

For the first time in the system’s history, the Jefferson County Board of Education has elected an African-American ... Read more

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Federal judge concerned about Gardendale school breakaway affecting JefCoEd desegregation efforts

The federal judge presiding over the breakaway of Gardendale City Schools from the Jefferson County system appears have ... Read more

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JefCoEd refinances loans to save interest costs; honors Pinson JCIB student as National Merit Scholarship semifinalist

A move by the Jefferson County Board of Education to refinance loans will save the district money because ... Read more

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Bass fishing clubs now officially approved in Jefferson County Schools

Competitive high school fishing teams came along a little too late for Jefferson County Board of Education member ... Read more

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Metro school board presidents rally to oppose taking $80 million from education to fix state’s general fund shortfall

The presidents of most metro-area school boards, including Jefferson County and Gardendale, will take part in a rally ... Read more

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Teacher absenteeism, morale are an issue for Jefferson County Schools

The effect of the Jefferson County Board of Education’s cutback of more than 200 employees has made its ... Read more