Jackson Public School District

Jackson Public Schools in Mississippi Selects Tyler Technologies’ Enterprise Resource Planning Solution

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced today it has signed an agreement with Jackson Public Schools (JPS) in Mississippi for Tyler’s Enterprise ERP solution.

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  • Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced today it has signed an agreement with Jackson Public Schools (JPS) in Mississippi for Tyler’s Enterprise ERP solution.
  • “We are excited to invest in the technology that will help support our mission of developing scholars through world-class learning experiences,” said Earl Burke, chief finance and operations officer for Jackson Public Schools.
  • It selected Tyler as the single solution provider capable of providing all required functionality with the addition of enhanced reporting capabilities.
  • Tyler’s Enterprise ERP solution will assist in breaking down departmental data silos, streamlining processes, and eliminating duplicate data entry.

Alef Partners with Jackson Public Schools and W.K. Kellogg Foundation to Bridge the Digital Divide

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alef, a leader in mobile connectivity solutions, proudly announces a partnership with Jackson Public Schools (JPS), with support from the Community Foundation for Mississippi with funds from W.K. Kellogg Foundation, that closes the digital divide for hundreds of students in Jackson, Mississippi.

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  • Kellogg Foundation, that closes the digital divide for hundreds of students in Jackson, Mississippi.
  • Alef's Private 4G/5G Network solution, supported with a grant over $500,000 from the Community Foundation for Mississippi with funds from W.K.
  • Kellogg Foundation, deployed a reliable, CIPA-compliant broadband connection for hundreds of students at their residences at no cost.
  • "At Alef, we are passionate about leveraging technology to enhance educational opportunities," said Mike Mulica, CEO of Alef.

Highland Continues Electrification Charge in Michigan with Jackson School District

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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BEVERLY, Mass., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Highland Electric Fleets, the leading provider of school bus fleet Electrification-as-a-Service in North America, announced today its first school bus electrification contract in Michigan with Jackson Public Schools. Highland will provide 21 Type C Blue Bird electric school buses and 11 chargers for the district's transportation operations. An EPA priority district – supported by renewable energy consultant Guaranteed Clean Energy – Jackson is the second-largest grant recipient in Michigan for EPA's Clean Bus School Rebate Program and was awarded $8.2 million to replace 21 of its 60 traditional fossil-fueled buses.

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  • BEVERLY, Mass., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Highland Electric Fleets , the leading provider of school bus fleet Electrification-as-a-Service in North America, announced today its first school bus electrification contract in Michigan with Jackson Public Schools.
  • Highland will provide 21 Type C Blue Bird electric school buses and 11 chargers for the district's transportation operations.
  • An EPA priority district – supported by renewable energy consultant Guaranteed Clean Energy – Jackson is the second-largest grant recipient in Michigan for EPA's Clean Bus School Rebate Program and was awarded $8.2 million to replace 21 of its 60 traditional fossil-fueled buses.
  • "With Michigan being home to the automotive industry, Highland couldn't be more pleased to work with Jackson Public Schools to electrify their school bus fleets and depot," said James Rajiah, Regional Business Manager for the Midwest at Highland.

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS UNVEILS BACK-TO-SCHOOL INITIATIVE IN NATIONWIDE EXPANSION TO SUPPORT 130,000 MORE STUDENTS IN 235 SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Communities In Schools® (CIS®), the nation's leading provider of integrated student supports, unveiled two groundbreaking philanthropic investments set to change the public education landscape, just in time for the new school year.

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  • CIS affiliates will partner with new schools and invest more resources into existing schools in preparation for the 2023-2024 school year.
  • This agreement will provide access and opportunity for more than 20,000 students.
  • This school year, CIS estimates the creation of 260 new jobs, including direct service staff working inside schools.
  • "With the increased presence of Communities In Schools, and a focus on Title I-eligible schools nationwide, more students are directly impacted through our proven model.

History Maker: Maisie Brown is first Jackson State University student to receive the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation award

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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Jackson, Mississippi, April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jackson State University student Maisie Brown has been named a Truman Scholar, the first in the university’s history.

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  • Jackson, Mississippi, April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jackson State University student Maisie Brown has been named a Truman Scholar, the first in the university’s history.
  • Just do it," said Brown, whose grassroots advocacy has been recognized by BET, CNN, Morning Joe, MSNBC, Essence and more.
  • She is a history maker, the first finalist for the Truman Scholarship from Jackson State University, and the first Truman Scholarship recipient from Jackson State University.
  • Follow the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation on Facebook @TrumanScholarship, Twitter @TrumanApp, and Instagram @TrumanFoundation.

Jackson State University Student Success Awarded $9 Million for seven U.S. Department of Education Grants

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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JACKSON, Miss., Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Office of Postsecondary Education at the United States Department of Education recently awarded the Jackson State University Student Success unit more than $9 million in grants for six new programs and one continuing program to serve low-income first-generation middle school, high school and college students.

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  • JACKSON, Miss., Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Office of Postsecondary Education at the United States Department of Education recently awarded the Jackson State University Student Success unit more than $9 million in grants for six new programs and one continuing program to serve low-income first-generation middle school, high school and college students.
  • Since 2019, Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Title III Mitchell M. Shears, Ed.D., has worked to elevate JSU's TRIO programs.
  • To increase the number of grants awarded, over the past three grant cycles JSU Student Success has moved from receiving one award in 2017 to 11 awards.
  • The program will target high students enrolled at Callaway High School and Murrah High School in the Jackson Public School District.

Catapult Learning Selected by Mississippi Department of Education to Provide Statewide Professional Development and Coaching Services

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catapult Learning, a provider of intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in K-12 schools, announced its selection by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) to provide professional development (PD) and coaching services for educators at K-12 schools to improve student outcomes.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catapult Learning, a provider of intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in K-12 schools, announced its selection by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) to provide professional development (PD) and coaching services for educators at K-12 schools to improve student outcomes.
  • Working with Catapult Learning, MDE will provide 25 or more new instructional math coaches.
  • The first group will serve educators at seven elementary and middle schools across the Jackson Public and Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School Districts.
  • “Catapult Learning is uniquely positioned to offer Mississippi’s teachers a comprehensive professional learning experience that is focused on evidence-based practices and backed by a team of highly skilled PD and coaching experts,” said Jessica Peterson, general manager of professional development services at Catapult Learning.

Dole Sunshine Company Convenes Corporate, Government and NGO Leaders for Inaugural Sunshine for All® Summit to Address Global Food Insecurity Crisis

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its journey to achieve the goals outlined in the Dole Promise and bring sustainable nutrition to all, the Dole Sunshine Company (DSC) brought together CPG brands, NGOs, and government officials in Jackson, MS on June 9, 2022 for the first-ever Sunshine for All Summit. During the event, key updates to the Dole Sunshine for All Cities program were unveiled, and leaders participated in a roundtable discussion on how the private and public sectors must work together to achieve systemic change in areas of food and nutrition access and sustainability.

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  • The name Dole Sunshine Company is used to represent the global interests and combined efforts of Dole Asia Holdings, Dole Worldwide Packaged Foods and Dole Asia Fresh.
  • Dole Sunshine Company is not an actual business entity and does not operate as such in any country or region.
  • In June 2020 Dole Asia Holdings announced The Dole Promise , with its three pillars around nutrition, sustainability, and the creation of shared value.
  • The company also aims for a 50% increase in the value of its business by 2025.

Jackson Public Schools Taps Analytics, School Design Partner to Design State's First Virtual High School, Reimagine the Student Experience in Wake of Coronavirus

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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Dr. Cortez Moss' role and the design of the Virtual High School is funded through a grant from the William & Flora Hewlett Foundation.

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  • Dr. Cortez Moss' role and the design of the Virtual High School is funded through a grant from the William & Flora Hewlett Foundation.
  • Grounded in the Jackson Public Schools' strategic plan vision for a 21st-century high school experience, the school design effort will be focused on:
    Community-Centered Design: District leaders will spend the upcoming academic year engaging parents, students, teachers, and business leaders in the design process for the new Virtual High School.
  • The design of the Virtual High School will be part of the overall planning process for the redesign of all district high schools, rooted in the district's strategic goals.
  • The district will continuously evaluate the relationship between the Virtual High School and the brick and mortar district schools.

Community and national funder support Jackson Public Schools' strategic plan

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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JACKSON, Miss., Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Jackson Public Schools (JPS), the Community Foundation for Mississippi and the W.K.

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  • JACKSON, Miss., Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Jackson Public Schools (JPS), the Community Foundation for Mississippi and the W.K.
  • Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) today announced their continued partnership to transform the public education system in Jackson, Mississippi.
  • In late 2017, in an unprecedented move, WKKF partnered with the Jackson community and then Gov.
  • "The transformation of Jackson Public Schools will take time and will take resources, beyond what any one foundation can support.