October 25, 2024
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Asiah Scott |
Asiah Scott, a senior at Forest Hill High School and Jackson Middle College has achieved the remarkable honor of being named an Educators Rising National Student Ambassador! As one of the select students awarded this prestigious title, Asiah will actively represent Educators Rising at a national level, inspiring her peers and championing the teaching profession. In this role, she’ll share her own journey, advocate for important educational issues, and encourage fellow students to explore careers in teaching. Asiah’s leadership and passion will have a lasting impact as she serves as a spokesperson for future educators across the country.
Jackson Middle College is a pilot project between Jackson Public Schools, Jackson State University, and the Mississippi Department of Education. The initiative addresses the critical shortage of qualified math teachers by creating a pipeline of certified educators while helping scholars reach their full potential. The program aims to identify and nurture students with a high mathematical aptitude.
Jackson Middle College is structured as a dual enrollment partnership, where scholars take both high school and college courses, enabling them to earn university credits while still in high school. Scholars enrolled in the program will spend part of their day at their high school taking non-dual credit courses and the remainder at Jackson State University (JSU) engaged in dual enrollment or dual credit coursework.
Upon high school graduation, scholars who meet specific criteria can continue their education at JSU with tuition waivers, eventually earning a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education. After graduation, each mathematician will be contractually obligated to return to JPS and serve as math teachers, fulfilling the program's mission of creating a "grow your own" pipeline of educators.
