Jackson’s Public School District (97)
In November, Jackson voters overwhelming approved a $150 million bond issue for Jackson Public Schools. Since then, several teachers, principals and even the district’s superintendent have been involved in allegations of inappropriate behavior. “Share Your Thoughts” on the status of the Jackson Public School District.
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On 02/28 at 02:23 PM, Mary from Jackson, MS wrote:
I love Jackson Public Schools. My kids have attended Clinton, Ridgeland, and Jackson Public Schools and I still say, I’d rather have them attend Jackson Public Schools any day. The teachers, human as they are with human shortages, are more down to earth and caring in Jackson Public School than any of the other schools my children have attended; and my children have participated in the gifted programs. |
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On 02/17 at 11:55 AM, Dee Gibson from Jackson wrote:
Can the schools get some books for our children.I only have a Grandson in JPS. And I am concerned that his class does not have books, they work from work sheets. I think that is awful. We spend too much money on things not needed and none on needful things. |
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On 02/12 at 02:43 PM, Chastain parent from Jackson wrote:
The JPS Board and superintendent look awful in their handling of Mr. Ellis, former principal of Chastain. |
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On 02/12 at 02:41 PM, Chastain Parent from Jackson wrote:
Regaring the hearing for former Chastain principal Michael Ellis the district looks very bad. Mr. Ellis inherited problems. There were problems when the leadership changed prior to Mr. Ellis being appointed principal. Additionally, if Dr. Watkins was asked to mentor Mr. Ellis he showed himself ineffective. Chastain was level 3 when Mr. Ellis arrived. Why would this JPS principal be held to a higher standard. Additionally, JPS has no other middle school that are above level 3 including the one where the current assistant superintendent of middle school was employed. |
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On 02/04 at 03:15 PM, TPerry from Jackson wrote:
Regarding Mr Gray’s comments on the 1964 issue. I was in an all black school in 1964. When we integrated in the 70’s, our school had no problems. We started out being held to high standards. People were all the same. Respect for others and yourself was high among the standards. The little elementary school had a majority of its students passing national tests. That school was led by a great principal with great teachers. Parental support was very high. In fact, that school had one book that was eventually taken out of its curriculum because it was too hard for national schools. Minds are all sponges. What you put in that mind determines how great it can be. Jackson needs positive reinforcement and prayer just like all school systems. Now for all the separation of church and state people— |
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On 02/04 at 02:53 PM, Simon, from Jackson, MS wrote:
It is true that there are a lot of problems in the school system nowadays. While “SOME” teachers are doing bad things, there are others that are doing a wonderful job. I do not condone bad behavior of some teachers, but I want to say thanks to the ones that do their jobs well. I do know that kids will try and explore their horizons. Its up to the adults to make those explorations both positive and worthwhile. Parents have to teach children to go to school, behave, respect themselves and others, and to strive to make that FREE education a positive experience. Teachers, parents, and students have a hard job. Lets reward the good, punish the bad, then move on. I have a degree in education and can understand the situation. I would teach in Jackson. After all, this is all for the children. |
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On 01/28 at 10:16 AM, Shunda from Jackson wrote:
I want to thank the Jackson Public Schools Teachers and Staff that are doing a wonderful job teaching and caring for all the children in the schools, we all know that all the teacher are not bad teachers. Teachers are people frist, than they become teachers. |
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On 01/28 at 09:11 AM, very concerned from hazlehurst,ms wrote:
Although the JPS is in a sticky situation the Hazlehurst public schools is in the same boat. The middle school campus can not keep teachers the six graders do have reading and english teachers and has not had them since the year has started these students will be promoted to the seventh grade with no sixth grade education how can you pass the MCT test if you do not have noone there to teach you there are about 150 kids in that grade level that are receiving grades on there report cards and are being taught by substitute teachers. |
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On 01/28 at 07:32 AM, Crystal from Scott County wrote:
It’s not the District, it’s the people in the district. |
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