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Jumpstart leaders and parents press MISD for better screening, transparency and supports for struggling students
Summary
Jumpstart Midland leaders and parents told the board the district needs clearer communication with families, better access to testing for learning differences, and targeted supports for students not on grade level. Speakers cited survey results showing many families cannot access Skyward and called for more parent‑facing outreach.
Leaders of Jumpstart Midland and parents told the Midland Independent School District board on Sept. 16 that inconsistent communication, limited access to testing for learning differences and fragile academic gains are creating long‑term risks for students.
Ebony Coleman, a Jumpstart leader, said the group canvassed hundreds of parents this summer and found "encouraging but deeply concerning" results: while the number of D and F campuses fell from 12 to eight, more than 25% of students still attend D‑ or F‑rated schools and 54% of district…
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