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Jackson Public Schools launches 'Project 75' to boost third‑grade pass rates on first test
Summary
JPS presented Project 75, an equity‑centered plan aiming for at least 75% of third‑grade scholars to pass the statewide MAP literacy assessment on their first attempt through diagnostics, tiered supports, mandatory after‑school intervention and improved longitudinal tracking.
Jackson Public Schools officials presented Project 75 on Aug. 13, a district plan that sets an explicit goal: at least 75% of third‑grade scholars should pass the MAP literacy assessment on their first administration in 2026.
The plan, introduced to the Jackson Public School District Board of Trustees, lays out a combination of diagnostic screening, targeted interventions and expanded time for instruction. The presentation noted that the district reached roughly 69% passage after retesting in 2025 and seeks to shift more of that improvement to the first test through early identification and aligned supports.
Project 75 emphasizes five new or expanded strategies:…
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