Free eye exams offered to 3rd graders who failed reading test
The Mississippi Optometric Association has announced that they will give free eye exams for students who did not pass the third grade reading assessment and...
Tag : Mississippi Department of Education
Scholarship offers teachers support for National Board Certification
by Alex Paton
Teachers will be awarded scholarships to pursue their National Board Certification. The Mississippi Department of Education is partnering with Mississippi Professional Educators to award scholarships...
MDE: One in four kids fails 3rd grade reading test
by Alex Paton
According to a release from the Mississippi Department of Education, one out of every four students did not pass the higher bar for the 3rd...
Superintendent promises teacher raise amid controversy
by Alex Paton
The MDE is working to ensure teachers receive their raise. After an error in their calculations regarding the cost of a statewide $1,500 teacher pay raise,...
State Auditor: Outside-the-classroom spending too high
by Alex Paton
State Auditor Shad White has completed an audit of child-based programs with various state department and agencies that are receiving state or federal funds. Governor...
MDE announces state teacher, administrator of the year finalists
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has announced the finalists for the 2019 administrator of the year and the 2019 teacher of the year. The...
MDE offers school districts grants for blended pre-k programs
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released a request for proposals (RFP) from Mississippi school districts to provide grant funds for blended prekindergarten classrooms. The...
Two Mississippi students among top youth volunteers
by Alex Paton
Two Mississippi students are among a select group of students nationwide who have been recognized as top youth volunteers for 2019 in the 24th annual...
MDE seeks teachers for residency program
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Department of Education is inviting aspiring teachers to apply for the new Mississippi Teacher Residency (MTR), which is a two-year program that combines...
More students taking and scoring higher on AP exams
by Alex Paton
More than 22% of Mississippi public high school students in the graduating class of 2018 took an Advanced Placement (AP) exam, according to the College...