Alabama leads nation in gains made in fourth grade reading
      Alabama students are number one in the nation. In a state consumed by rankings, that fact is especially significant as it relates to academics. In data released today on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), the nation's report card shows that Alabama's public schools made more i...
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People to People Academic Program accepts JMS student Ben Morseth
      Ben Morseth, an eighth grade student at Jackson Middle School (JMS), has been accepted into the People to People World Leadership Forum. Morseth will join a select group of students in Washington, D.C., Oct. 8-14, to earn high school credit while studying leadership and exploring some of the Unit...
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JA participating in cartridge recycling
      Jackson Academy is recycling and would like your help. The school is recycling empty laser, fax, copier and inkjet cartridges as well as used cell phones, laptops, Palm Pilots and iPods. This recycling program will help preserve the environment by keeping these harmful items out of landfills and w...
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Sondra Lanier graduates from AF basic training
      Air Force Airman Sondra D. Lanier has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
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