Hundreds of capital city residents attended a community meeting Monday to discuss the proposed consolidation plan for Jackson Public Schools.
by Julia James, Mississippi Today October 10, 2023 Hundreds of capital city residents attended a community meeting Monday night to discuss the proposed consolidation plan for Jackson Public Schools, with nearly every speaker asking district officials to save Wingfield High School. Last week, JPS district leadership introduced a plan to close 16 school buildings because of declining enrollment in the district.
Jackson schools, on verge of state takeover just 5 years ago, earns ‘C’ rating “At some point, the investments that are starting to be made and needing to be made in the city, as well as the investments we’re making, as well as our increased performance, will catch fire,” he said. Other people pointed out the majority of the schools on the consolidation list are located in south Jackson, saying it will further harm conditions in the neighborhood if more schools are closed.
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