Stretched Podcast: Revitalizing Jackson Public Schools
National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI), 21st Century School Fund (21CSF), National Council on School Facilities (NCSF), Woolpert,
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Episode 4: Revitalizing Jackson Public Schools
In this podcast episode, Dr. William Merritt, Chief of Staff for Jackson Public Schools, discusses the significant changes in Jackson, Mississippi, over the past two decades, including population decline and its impact on school enrollment and infrastructure. He highlights the challenges faced by aging facilities, particularly HVAC systems, and the positive impact of ESSER funds on school improvements. Dr. Merritt emphasizes the need for a comprehensive facility master plan and collaboration between the city and school district to revitalize education in Jackson. He envisions a future with modern, larger schools that provide a true educational experience, including early childhood education and career technical programs.
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Stretched, a podcast hosted by David Sturtz of Woolpert and Mary Filardo of the 21st Century School Fund and the National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI), takes listeners inside the real challenges and possibilities in designing and operating our nation’s public schools.
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