Three Mississippi schools named 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools
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For Immediate Release: Sept. 19, 2023
Three Mississippi schools named 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools
JACKSON, Miss. – Today, three schools in Mississippi were among the 353 schools across the nation named as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023 by the U.S. Department of Education. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.
Nominate a K-6 Mississippi teacher for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
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For Immediate Release: Sept. 7, 2023
Nominate a K-6 Mississippi teacher for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
MDE invalidates 934 state assessment results following investigation
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For Immediate Release: Sept. 6, 2023
MDE invalidates 934 state assessment results following investigation
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has invalidated 934 spring 2023 state assessment results after an investigation of testing irregularities in five districts and 12 schools. The invalidated tests represent less than two-tenths of 1% of the 578,515 tests administered in spring 2023. Tests results were invalidated in a portion of tests in the following schools, grades and subjects:
State Board of Education Seeks Public Input for State Superintendent of Education Search
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For Immediate Release: September 5, 2023
State Board of Education Seeks Public Input for State Superintendent of Education Search
MDE announces 10 regional literacy meetings set to begin Sept. 12 for families of K-3 students across state
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For Immediate Release: August 22, 2023
MDE announces 10 regional literacy meetings set to begin Sept. 12 for families of K-3 students across state
Statewide assessment results show student achievement reaches all-time high
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For Immediate Release: Aug. 17, 2023
Statewide assessment results show student achievement reaches all-time high
MDE recognizing September as Attendance Awareness month to help combat chronic absenteeism in schools
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For Immediate Release: August 16, 2023
MDE recognizing September as Attendance Awareness month to help combat chronic absenteeism in schools
MDE names 11 Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Schools for 2023-24
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For Immediate Release: August 1, 2023
MDE names 11 Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Schools for 2023-24
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has designated 11 elementary schools as Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Schools (SOR) for the 2023-24 school year.
State Board of Education Announces Timeline for State Superintendent of Education Search
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For Immediate Release: July 31, 2023
State Board of Education Announces Timeline for State Superintendent of Education Search
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) today announced the timeline and process for the search for a permanent state superintendent of education.
Humphreys County School District reports suspected fraud to MDE
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For Immediate Release: July 28, 2023
Humphreys County School District reports suspected fraud to MDE
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has received a report from the Humphreys County School District (HCSD) about suspected fraud with the use of the district’s gas cards for transportation. The district has alerted the Office of the Mississippi Attorney General and the Office of the State Auditor, which are leading the investigation.