State Board of Education Selects Search Firm for the State Superintendent
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: June 27, 2022
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Board of Education (SBE) today selected the search firm, McPherson & Jacobson, LLC, to lead the search for the next state superintendent of education.
The firm will conduct a national search beginning July 1 for applicants who meet SBE requirements. The SBE anticipates interviewing the top candidates in October. The new superintendent is expected to start in the position in January 2023.
MDE temporarily relocating offices within Jackson due to building repairs
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: June 23, 2022
JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi Department of Education offices located at the Central High School (CHS) building, 359 N. West St., in downtown Jackson, will temporarily relocate to alternate work locations beginning Monday, June 27, due to building repairs.
The Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration estimates interior renovations and roof repairs to CHS will take at least six months to complete.
Oxford High School’s Charlie Frugé selected as State Board of Education junior student representative
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: June 16, 2022

Charlie Frugé
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has selected Charlie Frugé of Oxford to serve as the high school junior student representative to the SBE for the 2022-23 school year.
State Board Appoints Dr. Earl Watkins Superintendent of Achievement School District
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: June 16, 2022
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has appointed Dr. Earl Watkins to lead the Mississippi Achievement School District (ASD), effective July 1.
State Board Begins Process to Return Tunica County School District to Local Governance
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: June 16, 2022
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted today to begin the process to return the Tunica County School District (TCSD) to local control. The first step in the 18-month process is to select applicants to serve on the local school board.
Five Mississippi math, science teachers earn national recognition
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: June 7, 2022
State Board of Education appoints interim state superintendent, announces timeline for search for next state superintendent of education
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: May 26, 2022

Dr. Kim Benton
MDE announces 73.9% of 3rd graders pass reading assessment on first try
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: May 26, 2022

Mississippi School of the Arts earns Arts Schools Network Exemplary School Designation
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: May 24, 2022
JACKSON, Miss. – The Arts Schools Network (ASN) Board of Directors has designated Mississippi School of the Arts (MSA) as an Exemplary School in recognition of its commitment to excellence. The five-year designation is awarded for 2022-2027.
Two Mississippi Students Named 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: May 12, 2022
JACKSON, Miss. – U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced the 58th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.
The Mississippi scholars include: