MDE program recruits qualified teachers
The Mississippi Department of Education is working to increase the number of qualified teachers. The project is funded by a $4.1 million grant from the...
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Three Mississippi schools receive national recognition
by Alex Paton
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has recognized three Mississippi schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018. The recognition is based on a school’s...
Featured Mississippi test scores on the rise
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released statewide results from the 2017-18 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP), which shows achievement is continuing to rise among...
Featured MDE says test scores rise in Mississippi
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released statewide results from the 2017-18 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP), which shows achievement is continuing to rise among...
English learner student numbers continue to rise
by Alex Paton
The number of English learners (EL) in Mississippi schools are continuing to grow. In early 2018, the majority of Mississippi school districts had at least...
Students to earn more college credit in high school
by Alex Paton
Students now have more opportunities to earn college credit before they enter the Mississippi’s public universities. The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) and the Mississippi...
Exit exam debate continues with first task force meeting
by Alex Paton
Task force members held their first meeting on Tuesday, June 19, to look into the issue of testing in the state’s schools. The group of...
Students to receive more college credit for AP courses
by Alex Paton
Mississippi high school students will now be receiving more credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes. Mississippi State Superintendent Dr. Carey Wright said the Mississippi Department...
Education superintendent selected for leadership academy
by Alex Paton
State Superintendent of Education Carey Wright is among 20 respected K-12 education leaders from across the nation selected to join The Broad Academy, the nation’s...
Mississippi students up for Presidential Scholars Program
The Mississippi Department of Education announced today that four Mississippi public school students have been selected semifinalists for the 2018 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Created...