PARCC Sample Test Items Now Available for Computer Practice
January 23, 2014
JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi teachers, along with teachers in 18 states and the District of Columbia, have new resources to help them prepare their students for upcoming field tests. The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) has posted sample test items for every grade on the testing platform students will use when taking the field test later this spring.
Commission on School Accreditation to Discuss Scott County School District
February 6, 2014
WHO: Commission on School Accreditation
WHAT: At its regularly scheduled meeting, the Commission will determine if an extreme emergency situation exists that jeopardizes the safety, security and educational interests of the children enrolled in the Scott County School District.
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m.
WHERE: 4th floor Board Room in the Central High School Building
State Board of Education Asks Governor to Declare State of Emergency
February 6, 2014
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Board of Education (MBE) determined that an extreme emergency situation exists in the Scott County School District. Acting on a recommendation from the Mississippi Commission on School Accreditation, the MBE voted unanimously to ask Gov. Phil Bryant to declare a state of emergency for the school district.
Response to Gov. Phil Bryant’s Announcement Regarding Scott County
February 14, 2014
JACKSON, Miss. – Dr. Carey Wright, state superintendent of education, issued the following statement today:
“We have been in conversations with the governor’s office regarding Scott County School District. It is an unusual situation because the district has a ‘B’ performance classification. I have directed staff to craft language that would allow the State Board of Education to have greater flexibility when similar situations occur in the future.
Milken Family Foundation Surprises Jackson Public Schools Teacher with $25,000 Milken Educator Award
State Board of Education Adopts Temporary Rule to Allow Flexibility in School District Accreditation Withdrawal
February 21, 2014
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Board of Education approved a temporary rule today that will allow the Commission on School Accreditation and the Board greater flexibility regarding the withdrawal of accreditation in a district that is placed under conservatorship.
Mississippi Teachers, Students Participate in PARCC Test Development
March 18, 2014
JACKSON, Miss. – Approximately 86,000 students from across Mississippi and more than a million students nationwide will participate in the Partnership for the Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) field test beginning March 24.
Students Provided Additional Options for Graduation
March 20, 2014
JACKSON, Miss. – Beginning this school year, students who take end-of-course subject area tests have additional options to meet graduation requirements through approved alternate measures.
State Board of Education Member Announces Resignation
March 21, 2014
JACKSON, Miss. – Howell “Hal” N. Gage, a member of the Mississippi Board of Education, announced his resignation today from the Board.
Gage, who currently serves as vice chairman of the Board, decided to step down to spend more time with his family. He was appointed to the Board in 2004 by former Gov. Haley Barbour to fill an unexpired term. He was reappointed in 2007 and his term was set to expire July 2016.
Students, Communities Provided Access to School Facilities for Recreation
April 3, 2014
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) in collaboration with the Safe Routes to School National Partnership in Mississippi will offer expanded resources for implementing shared use agreements. The National Partnership will provide extensive content expertise and resources to further support Mississippi’s efforts to provide opportunities for children to be active before and after school hours.