State Board Approves Four Additional Early Learning Collaboratives Preschool Programs
November 10, 2016
JACKSON, Miss. — The Mississippi State Board of Education voted today to add four new early learning collaboratives (ELC) to the current list of 10 to provide high-quality early childhood education programs to 4 year-old students.
State Superintendent Named President-Elect of CCSSO Board of Directors
November 21, 2016
JACKSON, Miss. – The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) has elected Dr. Carey Wright, state superintendent of education, president-elect of its 2016-2017 Board of Directors. Elections took place during the 2016 Annual Policy Forum in Baltimore.
Statewide Reading Initiative Announcement Set for Nov. 29
November 28, 2016
WHO: The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, Mississippi Department of Education, University of Mississippi Center for Excellence in Literacy Instruction, Senate Education Chairman Gray Tollison
WHAT: A state alliance will announce the expansion of the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading across Mississippi
WHEN: 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 29 (new start time)
WHERE: 2nd floor, Mississippi State Capitol Rotunda, 400 High St., Jackson
Mississippi Named Campaign for Grade-Level Reading State
November 29, 2016
JACKSON, Miss. —Mississippi officials announced today that they will launch a statewide Campaign for Grade-Level Reading initiative to encourage nonprofits, business leaders and schools to work together to support students reading on grade level by the end of 3rd grade.
MDE Announces 16 District Visits in “Celebration of Excellence” Tour to Recognize Achievements
Mississippi Licensure Commission Suspends Greenville Teacher’s License
December 8, 2016
JACKSON, Miss. — The Commission on Teacher and Administrator Education, Certification and Licensure and Development (Commission) voted unanimously Wednesday to suspend the license of a Greenville teacher for 12 years following charges of violating the Mississippi Educator Code of Ethics for physically mistreating a student.
MDE Announces USDA Income Guidelines for Free and Reduced Price Meals
MDE Releases Mississippi Succeeds Listening Tour Report
December 14, 2016
JACKSON, Miss. – Parents, educators and community members want students to be independent, engaged, well-rounded and critical thinkers, and they want teachers who are professional, prepared and demonstrate strong instructional and classroom management practices.
State Board of Education Approves Corrective Action Plan for JPS
December 15, 2016
JACKSON, Miss. — The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted 4-1 today to approve the corrective action plan (CAP) for Jackson Public Schools (JPS), which includes defined timelines for correcting the district’s deficiencies. Board member Johnny Franklin voted against the CAP, citing his concern about the district’s ability to successfully comply with the requirements.
Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science Student Selected for U.S. Senate Youth Program
December 19, 2016
JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) student Braeden J. Foldenauer of Olive Branch has been selected as a delegate to the 55th annual U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP) that will be held March 4–11, 2017, in Washington, D.C.
