State Superintendent Response to the 2013 NAEP Report
November 7, 2013
JACKSON, Miss. – The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) released the “2013 Nation’s Report Card” today that shows the academic performance of the country and individual states. Dr. Carey Wright, state superintendent of education, issued the following statement in reference to Mississippi’s performance:
MDE Recognizes Schools’ Academic Achievement, Progress in 2nd Annual “Champions of Change” Event
November 8, 2013
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) honored 57 schools Friday for academic achievement or progress during a ceremony at the Central High School Building. MDE staff recognized schools that have earned the title of High Progress, Gold Ribbon, High Performing or Distinguished under federal Title 1 guidelines as “Champions of Change.”
Dr. Carey Wright, State Superintendent of Education, Responds to Gov. Bryant's Executive Order
December 13, 2013
“I am pleased that Gov. Bryant supports higher academic standards for Mississippi’s students. Over the past three years, the Mississippi Department of Education has been providing professional development to educators across the state in preparation for higher standards. School districts have developed the curriculum around Common Core State Standards and have implemented these more rigorous learning goals in classrooms. The federal government hasn’t done any of that. Our teachers and school leaders across the state have done the hard work to make this happen.”
MEDIA ADVISORY
December 18, 2013
WHO: Dr. Carey Wright
WHAT: Dr. Wright will take questions from the media regarding educational issues in Mississippi
WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 19 at 11:30 a.m. (following the Mississippi Board of Education meeting)
WHERE: 4th floor board room in the Central High School Building
State Board of Education Awards Grants in Mississippi’s First State-funded Prekindergarten Program
December 19, 2013
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Board of Education voted Thursday to award 11 grants through the first state-funded, voluntary prekindergarten program known as the Early Learning Collaborative Act.
Mississippi Gains 139 National Board Certified Teachers
December 19, 2013
Former Interim State Superintendent Accepts New Position with Education Leadership Group
January 7, 2014
JACKSON, Miss. – Dr. Lynn House, former interim state superintendent of education, submitted her resignation, effective Jan. 21, to begin working with an education leadership organization.
State Superintendent Carey Wright Responds to 2013 Quality Counts Report
January 9, 2014
JACKSON, Miss. – “I view the results as motivation to stay the course in improving education in this state.
Mississippi received an “A” in accountability, assessments and standards. I believe this grade validates the work of the Mississippi Board of Education, Mississippi Department of Education and legislative and elected leaders over the last few years to increase accountability and to challenge students academically through the adoption and implementation of Common Core State Standards.
MDE Seeks Sponsor for Summer Food Service Program
January 10, 2014
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education is seeking sponsors to operate the 2014 Summer Food Service Program in counties across the state. This program is administered by the Office of Child Nutrition.
Mississippi Students Selected for U.S. Senate Youth Program, Receive Scholarship
January 15, 2013
JACKSON, Miss. – Senators Thad Cochran and Roger F. Wicker today announced the names of the two Mississippi students who have been selected as delegates to the 52nd annual U. S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP) that will be held March 8 – 15, 2014 in Washington, D.C. Luke Kelly of Moss Point and John “Peyton” Kyle of Nesbit were chosen from across the state to be part of the group of 104 student delegates who will attend the program’s Washington Week.