National report recognizes Mississippi as one of top two states for teacher preparation in the science of reading
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For Immediate Release: June 14, 2023
National report recognizes Mississippi as one of top two states for teacher preparation in the science of reading
State Board of Education Announces Plan to Consider an Interim State Superintendent of Education Effective July 1
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For Immediate Release: May 18, 2023
State Board of Education Announces Plan to Consider an Interim State Superintendent of Education Effective July 1
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) today announced it will hold a special-called meeting on June 15 to consider the appointment of an interim state superintendent of education effective July 1.
The SBE also voted to allow the individual who is named interim state superintendent to be eligible to apply for the permanent position.
76.3% of third graders pass state reading assessment on first attempt
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For Immediate Release: May 18, 2023
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76.3% of third graders pass state reading assessment on first attempt
2022 State of Preschool Report recognizes Mississippi as one of top five states for high-quality pre-K
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For Immediate Release: May 18, 2023
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2022 State of Preschool Report recognizes Mississippi as one of top five states for high-quality pre-K
Two Mississippi Students Named 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars
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For Immediate Release: May 10, 2023
Two Mississippi Students Named 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars
MDE announces 2023 Mississippi Administrator of the Year, Teacher of the Year
Six Mississippi high school seniors named semifinalists for 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars program
State Board Selects Semifinalists for State Board Student Representative Program
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For Immediate Release: April 19, 2023
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has selected 10 semifinalists to serve as the SBE junior student representative in the 2023-24 school year.
Gov. Reeves to speak at Military Star Schools Recognition Program set for Tuesday, April 18 at Brandon High School
MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release: April 17, 2023
MDE provides update on schools impacted by tornadoes
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For Immediate Release: April 13, 2023
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is announcing that as of today, all school districts impacted by the March 24 tornadoes and storms have resumed classes except for South Delta School District (SDSD), which is planning to reopen April 14.
The districts impacted are Amory School District, Carroll County School District, Humphreys County School District, Monroe County School District, New Albany Public Schools, SDSD and Winona-Montgomery Consolidated District.