Community Foundation for Mississippi

The Jackson Public Schools is at a major inflection point as it emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. The district is committed to continuing its transformation efforts related to meaningful teaching and learning for all its students. While it is blessed with a substantial influx of federal funds for pandemic recovery, it has both a significant deferred maintenance problem requiring immediate attention and continuing enrollment declines that put pressure on its core operating budget. Meeting these challenges puts a premium on planning and decision making. In partnership with the Community Foundation For Mississippi, this grant supports the district’s efforts to refine its use of COVID-19 recovery funds and improve key central office work processes in support of its district transformation efforts. (Substrategy: District Deep Dives and Networks)

This grant will support the Community Foundation for Mississippi to partner with Jackson Public Schools. The Community Foundation seeks to create spaces and opportunities for community conversations and to pool resources to address critical needs. This grant will enable the district to foster student agency and engagement in designing and delivering virtual and blended learning opportunities. (Substrategy: District Deep Dives and Networks)