Oxford High School’s Charlie Frugé selected as State Board of Education junior student representative
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For Immediate Release: June 16, 2022
Charlie Frugé
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has selected Charlie Frugé of Oxford to serve as the high school junior student representative to the SBE for the 2022-23 school year.
State Board Appoints Dr. Earl Watkins Superintendent of Achievement School District
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For Immediate Release: June 16, 2022
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has appointed Dr. Earl Watkins to lead the Mississippi Achievement School District (ASD), effective July 1.
State Board Begins Process to Return Tunica County School District to Local Governance
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For Immediate Release: June 16, 2022
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted today to begin the process to return the Tunica County School District (TCSD) to local control. The first step in the 18-month process is to select applicants to serve on the local school board.
Five Mississippi math, science teachers earn national recognition
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For Immediate Release: June 7, 2022
State Board of Education appoints interim state superintendent, announces timeline for search for next state superintendent of education
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For Immediate Release: May 26, 2022
Dr. Kim Benton
MDE announces 73.9% of 3rd graders pass reading assessment on first try
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For Immediate Release: May 26, 2022
Mississippi School of the Arts earns Arts Schools Network Exemplary School Designation
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For Immediate Release: May 24, 2022
JACKSON, Miss. – The Arts Schools Network (ASN) Board of Directors has designated Mississippi School of the Arts (MSA) as an Exemplary School in recognition of its commitment to excellence. The five-year designation is awarded for 2022-2027.
Two Mississippi Students Named 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars
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For Immediate Release: May 12, 2022
JACKSON, Miss. – U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced the 58th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.
The Mississippi scholars include:
MDE providing $23.1M of digital subscriptions to school districts at no cost
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For Immediate Release: April 29, 2022
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is providing $23.1 million of digital subscriptions to school districts at no cost to enhance the digital learning experience.
State Board Student Representative Amy Zhang among Mississippi’s nine U.S. Presidential Scholar Semifinalists
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For Immediate Release: April 28, 2022