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JPS Child Nutrition Program Returns for 2020
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Jackson schools trying to avoid state takeover
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Mississippi’s second-largest school district is at risk of state takeover because of problems meeting accreditation standards. The Clarion-Ledger reports (http://on.thec-l.com/2p5e54C) that internal audits of Jackson Public Schools showed continuing problems in […]
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Teacher, student alleged relationship under investigation
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Jackson police and Jackson Public School District officials are investigating allegations of a sexual relationship between a 39-year-old female teacher at Provine High School and a 17-year-old male student. The teenager’s […]
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Gray’s exit from JPS cost taxpayers $195K
By Othor Cain Contributing Writer Based on district records, Jackson Public Schools paid former Superintendent Cedrick Gray $195,000 at the time he resigned. An itemized list of accounts payable claims provided by the district showed […]
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In Memorium: William Trammell III
Mississippi Link Newswire The Jackson Public School District honors the life of Callaway High School Principal William Trammell III. We are thankful to Mayor Tony Yarber and the City of Jackson, the media, Callaway adopters, […]
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Gray resigns from JPS
From staff reports Jackson Public School District Superintendent Cedrick Gray turned his resignation at the district’s school Board meeting Nov. 1. His last day on the job will be Nov. 17. Frederick Murray, chief academic […]
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JPS Superintendent announces intent to resign, Mayor reponds
From Staff Reports Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent of the Jackson Public school district told the district’s board of trustees during a meeting Friday that he was planning on resigning. The board accepted his intent to […]
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Jackson Public School District placed on probation
By Othor Cain Contributing writer It took just under 45 minutes for the state’s second-largest school district to learn its fate Aug. 16, when the Commission on School Accreditation voted to downgrade the Jackson Public […]
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JPS recognizes The Link, other media organizations
The Mississippi Link Newswire Jackson Public School District held a Media Appreciation Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. June 2, to recognize area media organizations for supporting scholars, teachers and administrative staff in the district. Jackson Public […]
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JPS’ financial status is far from being a crisis
By Beneta Burt Special to The Mississippi Lin k A recent media report seemed to distort Jackson Public Schools’ finances, particularly the headline claiming the district was facing “financial crisis.” This headline is misleading, meaning […]