Lawmakers to hear teachers, students on testing issueAlex PatonJanuary 21, 2019January 21, 2019 by Alex PatonJanuary 21, 2019January 21, 2019 The decision to either keep or end unnecessary state testing is anticipated to be much talked about during the 2019 legislative session. Representative Tom Miles has...
Mississippi leaders debate statewide testingBrittany LandDecember 19, 2018December 19, 2018 by Brittany LandDecember 19, 2018December 19, 2018 While Mississippi students are required to take yearly state tests, some leaders are for them, and others think we should do away with them. State...
Exit exam debate continues with first task force meetingAlex PatonJune 20, 2018 by Alex PatonJune 20, 2018 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...
Education reform bills pass the HouseCourtney CarterFebruary 7, 2017 by Courtney CarterFebruary 7, 2017 Two bills have passed the House that could bring big changes to the state’s education system. The first, House Bill 866, would only allow for...