Data Drives Pre-K Launch in Pearl Public School District
The Pearl Public School District fast-tracked its plans to open a 4-year-old pre-K program after district leaders saw hard data that showed the school readiness […]
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Madison Career and Technical Center Provides 21st Century Learning
The Madison Career and Technical Center in Mississippi’s Madison County School District provides a great example of what career and technical education looks like in […]
Mississippi Named Campaign for Grade-Level Reading State
Mississippi officials announced today that they will launch a statewide Campaign for Grade-Level Reading initiative to encourage nonprofits, business leaders and schools to work together […]
Mississippi’s First Early College High School: GTECHS
The Golden Triangle Early College High School (GTECHS) is Mississippi’s first early college high school. Opening in fall 2015, GTECHS is a partnership among the […]
Mississippi School for the Blind Weekly Fundraiser
Pie Five Pizza in Flowood is donating $2 to MSB for every pizza and drink order for customers with a MSB coupon. Download the December 28 coupon here.
State Superintendent Named President-Elect of CCSSO Board of Directors
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) has elected Dr. Carey Wright, state superintendent of education, president-elect of its 2016-2017 Board of Directors. Elections […]
Students in Leflore County Juvenile Detention Give Back to Community
Greenwood is a quaint Mississippi Delta town that’s long been known for doing things big. Coined “Cotton Capital of the World,” Greenwood Radio station WGRM […]
Mississippi School of the Arts Graduates Receive $8.6M in Scholarship Offers
The Mississippi School of the Arts (MSA) has worked toward college and career readiness since its inception. In 2014, the school implemented a program, Senior […]
Districts Trade Textbooks for Laptops
This Hechinger Report story features the increasing use of technology in Mississippi classrooms. Access to technology promotes personalized learning and helps students access more courses and […]
Books in the Barbershops Promotes Reading, Mentoring
Books in the Barbershop promotes reading by creating book stations at barbershops and training barbers to engage young readers. The family, school and community initiative […]