Governor's Awards

Governor's Awards

  • Obama Magnet PTA - Pandemic Partnership Response

    In response to the pandemic, Jackson Public Schools opted to provide virtual learning during the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year. Teachers would report to work as they normally would while students would learn at home using a virtual format. Teachers at Obama Magnet Elementary utilized Google Classroom and Zoom as their preferred platforms for virtual instruction. Learning at home schedules and office hours were established.
  • N.R. Burger Middle School - Pandemic Partnership Response

    N.R. Burger Middle School is a dynamic learning community that promotes college and career ready students who are prepared to succeed in a diverse, global society. More than ever, it has become evident that educators have to address students, parents, and families from a holistic approach. In doing so, it is vital that we solicit help from our community. Over the years, building strong partnerships with various organizations and members of our community has contributed to the overall success of our school and our school district.
  • Gulfport School District - Pandemic Partnership Response

    The activities, resources, and lessons in the video collection were all aligned to the same standards the students would have been working on if they were able to attend school in the traditional classroom setting. The partnership between Gulfport School District and WLOX gave access to all students across the coastal area and in various other parts of the state such as Meridian and Hattiesburg, regardless of the digital disparities. Rick Williams, WLOX general manager, stated, “WLOX feels an obligation to leverage its resources to help school districts and parents in the extra-ordinary times.”
  • Jackson Public Schools PIE - Pandemic Partnership Response

    In the Spring of 2020, our world faced an unprecedented pandemic: COVID-19. Life as we knew it changed. Schools, businesses shuttered. Families’ loss income. Basic supplies such as food, water and toiletries became scarce and difficult to find. No one was spared its impact. However, our focus remained on JPS children and families. Overnight, the children and families we support no longer had the routine of spending 6-8 hours in school buildings. For many, this meant losing daily breakfast and lunch, in the midst of income and supply shortages.
  • Lauderdale County School District - Pandemic Partnership Response

    Providing opportunities for achievement through engagement, motivation, and relevant technology serves as the first strategic goal for the Lauderdale County School District (LCSD). The adoption of Canvas as the learning management system spearheaded the collaborative mentoring project between Lauderdale County School District and Meridian Community College. Realizing the need for improving online teaching skills and instructional design experience to improve distance teaching, diversify learning opportunities, and increase engagement as digital education continues to evolve, a Digital Teaching Mentoring partnership was formed.
  • William Carey University - Pandemic Partnership Response

    The School of Education at William Carey University has noticed the teacher shortage in the state of Mississippi. As a university that has a long history dedicated to providing quality teachers, the Dean of Education, Dr. Burnett created partnerships with seven school districts to create qualified teachers.
    Through the Alternate Route program at William Carey, individuals with a bachelor's degree in a noneducation background can be a part of this program and earn their teaching license.
  • Pascagoula-Gautier School District

    Building a bridge between K-12 students and the global workforce is a priority in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District (PGSD). It has become a constant reminder in all 19 of our schools, in the hallways and in all 675 classrooms. Beginning in 2015, the PGSD partnered with the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and three other school districts to hold a series of Business/Education Breakfast Summit meetings to discuss the skillset needed for students to transition successfully into the workforce.