Workforce development program launches new website
Complete 2 Compete, a program aimed at helping adults with some college credit complete a career-technical or STEM degree, has launched a website. The Complete...
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Back-to-school stirs school choice discussion
For many, this is the final weekend parents have to prepare to head back to school. This means the final run for schools supplies, clothes,...
Open house at UMMC will showcase new medical school
by Jared Bounds
JACKSON, Miss. – The public is invited to tour the new $74 million School of Medicine building on the University of Mississippi Medical Center campus...
USM President explains raise donation
Dr. Rodney Bennett, President of the University of Southern Mississippi, found out from the Institute of Higher Learning that not only did they want to...
Mississippi students could soon see different high school diplomas
by Jared Bounds
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted this week to invite public comment on a proposal that would give students the opportunity to earn...
Three potential charter schools remain after board meeting
Nine potential charter schools appealed to the Mississippi Charter Authorization Board this year in hopes of opening a school in the state. There are now...
Lottery this week for scholarship to aid students with special needs
A lottery-style drawing will be held Friday, July 14, to award 58 recipients the ESA scholarship, which allocates roughly $6,500 to students with special needs...
Lottery announced for scholarships for students with special needs
The Mississippi Department of Education announced Friday that a lottery for the Special Needs Education Scholarship Account (ESA) will be held on Friday, July 14...
New laws hit the books July 1
Several laws will go into effect July 1 that could impact the day-to-day of millions of Mississippians. On the roads: HB 511: Ready to pass...
Gov. Bryant assumes chair of Education Commission of the States
UPDATE June 30, 2017 Governor Phil Bryant took the stage Thursday night in San Diego, California at the National Forum on Education Policy hosted by...