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Auditor’s proposal to defund some college majors catches fire online, but are lawmakers interested?

Auditor’s proposal to defund some college majors catches fire online, but are lawmakers interested?

by Molly Minta September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

‘No one is losing out’ in proposed college financial aid changes, board says

‘No one is losing out’ in proposed college financial aid changes, board says

by Molly Minta September 20, 2023September 20, 2023

JSU years away from solving housing needs but working on it

JSU years away from solving housing needs but working on it

by Molly Minta September 13, 2023September 13, 2023

What we know about cheating allegations at several Mississippi schools

What we know about cheating allegations at several Mississippi schools

by Julia James September 7, 2023September 11, 2023

How a business consultant with a history of domestic violence allegations took over the Delta State music department

How a business consultant with a history of domestic violence allegations took over the Delta State music department

by Molly Minta September 6, 2023September 6, 2023

Report: Inflation has negated benefits of historic 2022 teacher pay raise

Report: Inflation has negated benefits of historic 2022 teacher pay raise

by Julia James September 5, 2023September 5, 2023

New academic freedom policy at Delta State is likely its first, emails show

New academic freedom policy at Delta State is likely its first, emails show

by Molly Minta September 1, 2023September 5, 2023

IHL taskforce to study disability compliance across public university system

IHL taskforce to study disability compliance across public university system

by Molly Minta August 25, 2023August 25, 2023

In first weeks of availability, parents request nearly 700 vaccine exemptions for kids

In first weeks of availability, parents request nearly 700 vaccine exemptions for kids

by Julia James August 24, 2023August 25, 2023

Delta State provost stepping down

Delta State provost stepping down

by Molly Minta August 22, 2023August 22, 2023

Mississippi students reach pre-pandemic levels in state test results

Mississippi students reach pre-pandemic levels in state test results

by Julia James August 17, 2023August 17, 2023

Only JSU alum on IHL board votes against allowing acting president to apply for permanent role

Only JSU alum on IHL board votes against allowing acting president to apply for permanent role

by Molly Minta August 17, 2023August 18, 2023

For many Mississippi students, summer meant one last chance to be promoted to fourth grade

For many Mississippi students, summer meant one last chance to be promoted to fourth grade

by Alivia Welch, The Hechinger Report August 14, 2023August 31, 2023

Delta State president affirms inclusivity but says interim band director who mocked trans people will keep his job, emails show

Delta State president affirms inclusivity but says interim band director who mocked trans people will keep his job, emails show

by Molly Minta August 4, 2023August 4, 2023

Gulf Coast school district adopts dress code targeting trans kids

Gulf Coast school district adopts dress code targeting trans kids

by Julia James August 2, 2023August 2, 2023

See how your school district is spending federal COVID funds

See how your school district is spending federal COVID funds

by Julia James July 31, 2023August 1, 2023

Delta State president gauges band students’ response to interim director’s anti-LGBTQ+ podcast rhetoric

Delta State president gauges band students’ response to interim director’s anti-LGBTQ+ podcast rhetoric

by Molly Minta July 28, 2023July 28, 2023

Kindergarten reading scores improve slightly but still fall short of pre-pandemic levels

Kindergarten reading scores improve slightly but still fall short of pre-pandemic levels

by Julia James July 27, 2023July 31, 2023

‘If you don’t like it, go somewhere else’: New band director at Delta State mocked trans people, women and other groups on podcast

‘If you don’t like it, go somewhere else’: New band director at Delta State mocked trans people, women and other groups on podcast

by Molly Minta July 21, 2023July 21, 2023

Nearly 9,500 Mississippians eligible for loan forgiveness under new Biden administration plan

Nearly 9,500 Mississippians eligible for loan forgiveness under new Biden administration plan

by Molly Minta July 19, 2023July 19, 2023

Despite legislative confusion, Department of Education distributes $100 million extra for public schools

Despite legislative confusion, Department of Education distributes $100 million extra for public schools

by Julia James July 7, 2023July 10, 2023

IHL: Alcorn State interim president leaving after two months to focus on family

IHL: Alcorn State interim president leaving after two months to focus on family

by Molly Minta June 30, 2023June 30, 2023

439,000 Mississippians won’t see student debt relief following U.S. Supreme Court decision

439,000 Mississippians won’t see student debt relief following U.S. Supreme Court decision

by Molly Minta June 30, 2023June 30, 2023

Mississippi public universities to review admissions policies following U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Mississippi public universities to review admissions policies following U.S. Supreme Court ruling

by Molly Minta June 30, 2023June 30, 2023

Legislative back and forth creates confusion about the additional $100 million for public schools

Legislative back and forth creates confusion about the additional $100 million for public schools

by Julia James June 27, 2023June 27, 2023

State’s teachers union endorses Brandon Presley in governor’s race

State’s teachers union endorses Brandon Presley in governor’s race

by Julia James June 26, 2023June 27, 2023

7 university presidents have left in the last year. Why is turnover so high?

7 university presidents have left in the last year. Why is turnover so high?

by Molly Minta June 23, 2023June 23, 2023

MSMS student wins NPR podcast competition for her reporting on Jackson water crisis

MSMS student wins NPR podcast competition for her reporting on Jackson water crisis

by Julia James June 21, 2023September 14, 2023

‘Something has to change’: How one Smith County mom is fighting for special education services for her son

‘Something has to change’: How one Smith County mom is fighting for special education services for her son

by Julia James June 21, 2023June 20, 2023

Board of Education names Ray Morgigno interim state superintendent

Board of Education names Ray Morgigno interim state superintendent

by Julia James June 15, 2023June 15, 2023

National report shows Mississippi improved in education, stagnated in other areas of child well-being

National report shows Mississippi improved in education, stagnated in other areas of child well-being

by Julia James June 14, 2023June 14, 2023

MSU leading archaeological dig at former Lorman plantation

MSU leading archaeological dig at former Lorman plantation

by Pam Dankins June 14, 2023June 14, 2023

Charter schools apply to open in Clarksdale and Greenville in 2024

Charter schools apply to open in Clarksdale and Greenville in 2024

by Julia James June 12, 2023June 12, 2023

‘Pet-a-puppy’ event, artist lectures, and support for student veterans are all DEI efforts, according to state auditor’s report

‘Pet-a-puppy’ event, artist lectures, and support for student veterans are all DEI efforts, according to state auditor’s report

by Molly Minta June 12, 2023June 12, 2023

Prison education programs are primed to take off in Mississippi. Here’s what one class looks like.

Prison education programs are primed to take off in Mississippi. Here’s what one class looks like.

by Molly Minta June 9, 2023June 9, 2023

Yet another college president steps down, this time at Tougaloo

Yet another college president steps down, this time at Tougaloo

by Molly Minta June 6, 2023June 6, 2023

Handwritten notes show what IHL trustees thought during JSU listening session

Handwritten notes show what IHL trustees thought during JSU listening session

by Molly Minta May 31, 2023May 31, 2023

IHL hires national firm for Jackson State president search

IHL hires national firm for Jackson State president search

by Molly Minta May 24, 2023May 24, 2023

Report: Access to special education services for young children is low in Mississippi, racial disparities exist

Report: Access to special education services for young children is low in Mississippi, racial disparities exist

by Julia James May 24, 2023May 25, 2023

Judge denies trans student’s plea to be free to wear dress at graduation

Judge denies trans student’s plea to be free to wear dress at graduation

by Julia James May 20, 2023May 22, 2023

Report reflects few gains in state pre-K enrollment. Newer state data presents rosier picture.

Report reflects few gains in state pre-K enrollment. Newer state data presents rosier picture.

by Julia James May 19, 2023May 19, 2023

ACLU challenges school district’s dress code for trans youth in graduation ceremony

ACLU challenges school district’s dress code for trans youth in graduation ceremony

by Julia James May 18, 2023May 18, 2023

Third graders score above pre-pandemic levels in state reading test

Third graders score above pre-pandemic levels in state reading test

by Julia James May 18, 2023May 18, 2023

Former Alcorn State President Felecia Nave was terminated, IHL minutes show

Former Alcorn State President Felecia Nave was terminated, IHL minutes show

by Molly Minta May 18, 2023May 18, 2023

USM names Lance Nail provost despite concerns on campus

USM names Lance Nail provost despite concerns on campus

by Molly Minta May 16, 2023May 16, 2023

‘They treated us like criminals’: UMMC lets go of most instructors for Oxford nursing program

‘They treated us like criminals’: UMMC lets go of most instructors for Oxford nursing program

by Molly Minta May 10, 2023May 10, 2023

In the latest college president turnover, Rust College’s Ivy Taylor is out

In the latest college president turnover, Rust College’s Ivy Taylor is out

by Molly Minta May 10, 2023May 10, 2023

AG’s office files appeal in public funds to private schools lawsuit

AG’s office files appeal in public funds to private schools lawsuit

by Julia James May 10, 2023May 10, 2023

MDE is spending millions on virtual tutoring service educators say is useful, though data shows it’s not widely used

MDE is spending millions on virtual tutoring service educators say is useful, though data shows it’s not widely used

by Julia James April 28, 2023April 28, 2023

Tuition increases yet again at most public universities

Tuition increases yet again at most public universities

by Molly Minta April 21, 2023April 20, 2023

La matrícula aumenta una vez más en la mayoría de las universidades públicas

La matrícula aumenta una vez más en la mayoría de las universidades públicas

by Molly Minta April 21, 2023April 27, 2023

IHL: Felecia Nave no longer president of Alcorn State

IHL: Felecia Nave no longer president of Alcorn State

by Molly Minta April 20, 2023April 21, 2023

In rare occurrence, IHL did not unanimously vote for new Delta State president

In rare occurrence, IHL did not unanimously vote for new Delta State president

by Molly Minta April 20, 2023April 20, 2023

‘Stop hiring your friends’: JSU community speaks up in listening session for next president

‘Stop hiring your friends’: JSU community speaks up in listening session for next president

by Molly Minta April 19, 2023April 19, 2023

A USM student spoke out about a candidate for provost. Then they got an email from one of the school’s biggest donors.

A USM student spoke out about a candidate for provost. Then they got an email from one of the school’s biggest donors.

by Molly Minta April 18, 2023April 19, 2023

Rejected State Supt. Robert Taylor says the situation ‘puts a stain on the state’

Rejected State Supt. Robert Taylor says the situation ‘puts a stain on the state’

by Julia James April 18, 2023April 18, 2023

How much are Mississippi universities spending on DEI initiatives? State auditor wants to know

How much are Mississippi universities spending on DEI initiatives? State auditor wants to know

by Molly Minta April 11, 2023April 11, 2023

Public schools are getting an additional $100 million this year. Here’s what that means.

Public schools are getting an additional $100 million this year. Here’s what that means.

by Julia James April 10, 2023April 11, 2023

New Delta State president says improving enrollment is ‘job one’

New Delta State president says improving enrollment is ‘job one’

by Molly Minta April 6, 2023April 6, 2023

New lawsuit alleges race-based discrimination by all-white community college board

New lawsuit alleges race-based discrimination by all-white community college board

by Molly Minta April 5, 2023April 5, 2023

Bill to revamp financial aid dies in 2023 session

Bill to revamp financial aid dies in 2023 session

by Molly Minta April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

State board names interim superintendent a day after Senate rejection of Robert Taylor

State board names interim superintendent a day after Senate rejection of Robert Taylor

by Julia James March 30, 2023March 30, 2023

IHL names Daniel J. Ennis next president of Delta State

IHL names Daniel J. Ennis next president of Delta State

by Molly Minta March 28, 2023March 28, 2023

In the wake of deadly tornadoes, schools react to power outages and building damage

In the wake of deadly tornadoes, schools react to power outages and building damage

by Julia James March 27, 2023March 27, 2023

Reeves’ nominee to state Education Board rejected by Senate Education panel

Reeves’ nominee to state Education Board rejected by Senate Education panel

by Bobby Harrison March 27, 2023March 27, 2023

Bill to arm school employees raises concerns about liability

Bill to arm school employees raises concerns about liability

by Julia James March 24, 2023March 23, 2023

Superintendents to Legislature: Please fully fund our schools

Superintendents to Legislature: Please fully fund our schools

by Julia James March 23, 2023March 23, 2023

Despite assurances, IHL board does not publicly discuss JSU leadership at its regular meeting

Despite assurances, IHL board does not publicly discuss JSU leadership at its regular meeting

by Molly Minta March 23, 2023March 23, 2023

As one Jackson State president resigns, another is still suing the university and IHL

As one Jackson State president resigns, another is still suing the university and IHL

by Molly Minta March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

‘There’s a lot of speculation’: While some in JSU community want more answers after Hudson’s resignation, others say it’s just another chapter closed

‘There’s a lot of speculation’: While some in JSU community want more answers after Hudson’s resignation, others say it’s just another chapter closed

by Molly Minta March 15, 2023March 16, 2023

Hudson resigns as JSU president, IHL announces

Hudson resigns as JSU president, IHL announces

by Molly Minta and Debbie Skipper March 14, 2023March 14, 2023

Best-selling authors will speak at the Mississippi Banned Book Festival

Best-selling authors will speak at the Mississippi Banned Book Festival

by Mississippi Today March 13, 2023March 13, 2023

JSU students pleading for fixes to campus water system as officials quietly seek funding

JSU students pleading for fixes to campus water system as officials quietly seek funding

by Alivia Welch, Open Campus and Molly Minta March 13, 2023March 13, 2023

Major questions unanswered about JSU president’s leave one week later

Major questions unanswered about JSU president’s leave one week later

by Molly Minta March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

Bill to fully fund public education heads to House for consideration. Here’s what the changes would mean.

Bill to fully fund public education heads to House for consideration. Here’s what the changes would mean.

by Julia James March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

Senate, Hosemann want to spend $181 million more to ‘fully fund’ public education in Mississippi

Senate, Hosemann want to spend $181 million more to ‘fully fund’ public education in Mississippi

by Julia James March 6, 2023March 9, 2023

‘As long as I’m needed’: JSU acting president has no timetable from IHL for appointment

‘As long as I’m needed’: JSU acting president has no timetable from IHL for appointment

by Molly Minta March 6, 2023March 6, 2023

JSU President Thomas Hudson put on administrative leave with pay; IHL offers no details

JSU President Thomas Hudson put on administrative leave with pay; IHL offers no details

by Kayleigh Skinner March 2, 2023March 3, 2023

State insurance premium hike blunts teacher pay raise

State insurance premium hike blunts teacher pay raise

by Julia James February 28, 2023February 28, 2023

Senate leader wants to fully fund public education for just the third time since 2003

Senate leader wants to fully fund public education for just the third time since 2003

by Julia James and Bobby Harrison February 28, 2023February 28, 2023

IHL board voted to renew Hudson’s contract a week before no-confidence vote

IHL board voted to renew Hudson’s contract a week before no-confidence vote

by Molly Minta February 16, 2023February 16, 2023

U.S. Secretary of Ed visits Jackson schools to discuss pandemic relief funds, teacher shortages

U.S. Secretary of Ed visits Jackson schools to discuss pandemic relief funds, teacher shortages

by Julia James February 16, 2023February 15, 2023

Big changes could be coming to state financial aid. Who are the winners and losers?

Big changes could be coming to state financial aid. Who are the winners and losers?

by Molly Minta February 13, 2023February 13, 2023

New bill would raise starting salary for teacher’s assistants to $20,000 annually

New bill would raise starting salary for teacher’s assistants to $20,000 annually

by Julia James February 8, 2023February 7, 2023

Corporal punishment was used in schools 4,300 times last year. Here’s what districts are doing to change that.

Corporal punishment was used in schools 4,300 times last year. Here’s what districts are doing to change that.

by Julia James February 7, 2023February 6, 2023

For this Delta State student with autism, ‘there’s always another wall to climb with no ladder’

For this Delta State student with autism, ‘there’s always another wall to climb with no ladder’

by Molly Minta January 30, 2023January 30, 2023

‘The honeymoon period is over’: JSU faculty senate votes no confidence in president, administration

‘The honeymoon period is over’: JSU faculty senate votes no confidence in president, administration

by Molly Minta January 27, 2023January 27, 2023

Mississippi charters receive $600k in federal grant funding

Mississippi charters receive $600k in federal grant funding

by Julia James January 24, 2023January 24, 2023

Mientras los legisladores escuchan la propuesta para rediseñar la ayuda financiera, los expertos en políticas educativas dicen que es una ‘mala idea’

Mientras los legisladores escuchan la propuesta para rediseñar la ayuda financiera, los expertos en políticas educativas dicen que es una ‘mala idea’

by Molly Minta January 24, 2023January 30, 2023

As lawmakers hear proposal to redesign financial aid, education policy experts say it’s a ‘bad idea’

As lawmakers hear proposal to redesign financial aid, education policy experts say it’s a ‘bad idea’

by Molly Minta January 24, 2023January 31, 2023

Dept. of Ed reports nearly 2,600 teacher vacancies, a slight decrease from last year

Dept. of Ed reports nearly 2,600 teacher vacancies, a slight decrease from last year

by Julia James January 19, 2023January 20, 2023

Public officials met in ‘confidence’ to overhaul state financial aid. Their proposal could become law.

Public officials met in ‘confidence’ to overhaul state financial aid. Their proposal could become law.

by Molly Minta January 18, 2023January 18, 2023

New USM President Joe Paul discusses welfare scandal, diversifying students and faculty, and falling enrollment

New USM President Joe Paul discusses welfare scandal, diversifying students and faculty, and falling enrollment

by Molly Minta January 12, 2023January 13, 2023

State’s second largest school district goes virtual because of Jackson water pressure woes

State’s second largest school district goes virtual because of Jackson water pressure woes

by Julia James January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

IHL wants a new president at Delta State by summer 2023

IHL wants a new president at Delta State by summer 2023

by Molly Minta January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

JSU asks students to delay move-in due to city water pressure issues, again

JSU asks students to delay move-in due to city water pressure issues, again

by Molly Minta January 3, 2023April 17, 2023

How does IHL’s secret presidential search process compare to other southern states?

How does IHL’s secret presidential search process compare to other southern states?

by Molly Minta December 29, 2022December 28, 2022

State truancy officers face stagnant pay and ‘unmanageable caseloads’

State truancy officers face stagnant pay and ‘unmanageable caseloads’

by Anna Wolfe December 27, 2022December 27, 2022

How is Mississippi responding to the threat of school shootings?

How is Mississippi responding to the threat of school shootings?

by Julia James December 26, 2022December 26, 2022

Charts: See Mississippi’s K-12 enrollment trends since the pandemic started

Charts: See Mississippi’s K-12 enrollment trends since the pandemic started

by Julia James December 23, 2022December 22, 2022

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