Page 15 - Jermall Wright News Today

New Superintendent Jermall Wright came to Little Rock after successful stints in Mississippi and Birmingham, getting a great reception from Mayor Frank Scott Jr., school board members, and business leaders.

For the first time in three years, Jonesboro Public Schools faculty and staff gathered in-person Tuesday for their annual back-to-school meeting.

Baptist Health will provide curriculum and credentialing advice; mentorship and expertise on project-based learning; equipment and financial resources; and more.

The new superintendent says there is no shortcut or magic strategy to sustainably and authentically improve student learning outcomes.

Short on teachers to fill vacancies, the Little Rock School Districts Mabelvale Middle School will incorporate the use of online instructors for some courses this coming school year.

The Little Rock School District will hold meetings for the community with new Superintendent Jermall Wright in August.

New LRSD leader

The Little Rock School District officially welcomed its new superintendent to town Friday evening during a reception at the Clinton Presidential Center.

Friends, family and co-workers bid a fond farewell to retiring Little Rock School District Superintendent Mike Poore at a dinner and roast and toast June 10 at the Clinton Presidential Center.

As the school year comes to an end, Dr. Jermall Wright is getting one step closer to his first day as new LRSD Superintendent and he's already eager for day one.