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OUR MISSION AND WORK

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Our Mission in Action

Serving Northeast Florida through Holistic, Waldorf-Inspired Education

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At the Jacksonville Educational Community, we cultivate learning that brings people together around nature, creativity, and shared values. Through Waldorf-inspired education and outdoor experiences, our programs nurture the whole child and invite families into a vibrant, supportive community dedicated to growth and connection.

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What We Support:

  • Waldorf-Inspired K-12 Homeschool Education

  • Homeschool Enrichment & Community Support

  • Outdoor Education for Grades K–8

  • Forest Immersion Classes 

  • Community Green Spaces & Urban Gardening

  • Waldorf Teacher Training

  • Adult Educational Workshops 

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Our Active Programs

We currently serve more than 250 students and community members through the following offerings:

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✦ Spring River School

A fully outdoor, Waldorf-inspired K–8 grade program

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✦ Two-Day K-5 Homeschool Enrichment Program

Supportive, arts-integrated learning for homeschool families with main lesson and afternoon specials.

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✦ Homeschool High School Program

Held at Atlantic Theatres in Atlantic Beach, offering high school-level coursework with Waldorf values

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✦ Forest School: K–8 Nature Immersion

Multi-day classes rooted in seasonal rhythms, outdoor play, and ecological awareness

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✦ Parent-Child Classes

  • Dewdrops Playgroup

  • Peaceful Steps

  • Tidepools

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✦ Sophia Circle

A Waldorf-inspired adult study group focused on anthroposophical themes

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Teacher Training & Regional Growth

In collaboration with the Center for Anthroposophy, we brought Building Bridges Waldorf Teacher Training to Northeast Florida, training over 25 local educators, many of whom are now serving in schools across the region. This success inspired a second training launching in nearby Gainesville.

 

Get Involved

Have an idea for a program? Want to volunteer?
We’d love to connect with you.

📧 Email us anytime at: board@jaxeducationalcommunity.org

ABOUT JEC >

Jacksonville Educational Community, Inc. is a Florida not-for-profit corporation, 501(c)(3) organization.  Any donation will be used to further the charitable and educational programs of the organization and is tax deductible.

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Many of the beautiful photos on our webpage and on social media were taken by our favorite local photographer Kim Kelly.  Learn more about Kim and her work at kimkellyphotography.com

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Our programs admit students of any race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students in our programs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. 

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CONTACT >

E: board@jaxeducationalcommunity.org

P: (904) 866-1222

Mailing:

PO Box 330583,

Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

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© 2021 JEC

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