ACT replacing exit exams still possible as bills die
The bill to do away with exit exams in Mississippi has died. However, legislators aren’t giving up just yet. “There’s a saying in the legislature...
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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...
MDE announces student exam task force members
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced the members of the Mississippi Student Testing Task Force that will examine current student testing on the state...
Featured Dr. Wright and Rep. Miles continue exit exam debate amid creation of task force
by Alex Paton
High school exit exams in Mississippi have been up for debate about whether they exist or not and now the MDE is looking for clarification....
Featured MDE looks to public for opinions on high school exit exams
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi State Board of Education is seeking the public’s opinion on a proposed revision to its timeline for incorporating end-of-course assessment scores into students’...
Featured High school exit exams still at play in Mississippi legislature
by Alex Paton
Exit exams in Mississippi could soon be a thing of the past. Representative Tom Miles says he believes exit exams are unnecessary and should be...
Featured Dr. Wright and Rep. Miles debate exit exams in Mississippi
by Alex Paton
An amendment has passed that would put an end to exit tests in high schools in Mississippi. However, state superintendent Dr. Carey Wright says the...