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My Learning Community: Jonesboro. Martha Hubbard Summer 2011 Collection Development LIBM-6360 Dr. Rickman. Jonesboro Public Schools. Students 5,300 students 2010 graduates earned 102 scholarships totaling $7.8 million dollars 1 National Merit Scholar
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My Learning Community: Jonesboro Martha Hubbard Summer 2011 Collection Development LIBM-6360 Dr. Rickman
Jonesboro Public Schools • Students • 5,300 students • 2010 graduates earned 102 scholarships totaling $7.8 million dollars • 1 National Merit Scholar • 3 Governor’s Distinguished Scholars • Very diverse, as well • Teachers • 413 certified staff • 188 Master’s Degrees • 10 Specialist in Education • 6 Doctorate • Average 16 Years Experience • Support Staff • Over 159
Population Growth in Jonesboro Population Specifics • The median age of a resident is 31.3. • The average age falls in the 20-24 year old group. • 85.3 % have a high school education or higher. • 20.6 % have a bachelor's degree or higher • 7.0% have a graduate or professional degree. • The average income is $57,696. • The ethnicities are reported as the following: White, Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Some other, and two or more. Jonesboro’s People
Education • Jonesboro Public Schools • Nettleton Public Schools • Valley View Public Schools • Westside Public Schools • Blessed Sacrament (K-6) • Concordia Christian Academy • Ridgefield Christian School • ASU Technical Center • Area Technical Center • Arkansas State University
Community Information • Religion: 106 groups listed under “Church Directory” from 43 Baptist to 1 Islam. • Housing: The average price in 2008 was $139,596 which is up 2.5% from 2007. The average price home in Arkansas fell 1.3 % during the same period. • Transportation: Main mode is personal vehicle; however, JETS (public transit system) is available. There is also a commercial airline with daily service to Memphis. • Medical Care: 2 major hospitals: St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center and NEA Baptist Hospital. • Workforce: The top 3 employers are trade, transportation, and utilities-20.8%, education and health services-17.9%, manufacturing-14.3%.
Community Outreach • Jonesboro Public Library • Programs for seniors such as computer classes • Programs for those looking for work such as resume writing • Book clubs for all ages • Summer concert series on the lawn! • Office of Reading/Community Outreach which provides training, mentoring, and other resources.
More community outreach • City Youth • A volunteer organization • Serves school-age children • Offers tutoring, mentoring, crafts, games, meals • The Foundation of the Arts • A program that supports dance, drama, music and art. • Supports all including those with disabilities. • LEAP (Learning Expression Through Art Programs • The Dance Again Closet • Many others!
William Arthur Ward once said, “Lose yourself in generous service and every day can be a most unusual day, a triumphant day, an abundantly rewarding day! That is my town’s attitude! I would not change a thing about my town and its community outreaching efforts.