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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 by Julia James March 6, 2023March 9, 2023 ‘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 by Kayleigh Skinner March 2, 2023March 3, 2023 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 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 by Molly Minta February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 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? by Molly Minta February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 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. 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’ by Molly Minta January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 ‘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 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’ 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’ by Molly Minta January 24, 2023January 31, 2023 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. by Molly Minta January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 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 by Julia James January 4, 2023January 4, 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 by Molly Minta January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 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’ by Anna Wolfe December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 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 by Julia James December 23, 2022December 22, 2022 Data: Salaries for Mississippi college presidents ballooned as pay for faculty, staff barely kept pace with inflation by Molly Minta December 22, 2022December 21, 2022 Mississippi schools look to solar power to cut costs by Alex Rozier December 21, 2022December 21, 2022 Mississippi is investing millions of dollars in high school career coaches. Here’s how it works. by Sara DiNatale December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 After a year of debate, state adopts new social studies standards by Julia James December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 Delta State has an enrollment problem. So far, no one’s been able to solve it. by Molly Minta December 14, 2022December 14, 2022 State auditor says Dept. of Ed mishandled bidding process using federal funds, something MDE disputes by Sara DiNatale and Julia James December 6, 2022December 6, 2022 El superintendente estatal entrante, Robert Taylor, comparte prioridades como nuevo líder de las escuelas públicas by Julia James December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 USM’s new president making $650,000; all public college presidents saw raises this year by Molly Minta December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 AG Fitch joins in on student debt relief fight by Molly Minta November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 Incoming State Superintendent Robert Taylor shares priorities as new leader of public schools by Julia James November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 Robert Taylor named new state superintendent of education by Julia James November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 Social studies saga, continued: Advocates urge state to include disability rights movement in standards by Julia James November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 Biden’s student loan plan disrupted in federal court, postponing cancellation for Mississippi borrowers by Molly Minta November 17, 2022November 17, 2022 AG will appeal lawsuit involving public funds to private schools by Julia James November 17, 2022November 17, 2022 State Board of Ed awards $3.6 million contract to company with government ties by Julia James November 10, 2022November 10, 2022 How three Mississippi school districts are spending $207 million in federal relief funds by Julia James November 10, 2022November 10, 2022 MEC, Accelerate Mississippi want 55% of the workforce to have a college degree by 2030 by Molly Minta November 4, 2022November 30, 2022 IHL Board president says USM should repay welfare funds by Molly Minta November 3, 2022November 4, 2022 New report shows learning losses for Mississippi students at district level, indicating wide disparities by Julia James November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 ‘We’ve listened’: IHL welcomes Joe Paul as next USM president at campus event by Molly Minta October 28, 2022November 3, 2022 ACT scores for seniors still affected by pandemic as juniors make slight gain by Molly Minta October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 School chiefs prepare for possibility of facing active shooter by Mina Corpuz October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 La solicitud de condonación de préstamos estudiantiles de Biden se abrió oficialmente el lunes. Aquí está cómo aplicar by Molly Minta October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 Many charter schools earned grades for the first time this year. Some question whether they’re fair. by Julia James October 25, 2022October 26, 2022 In swift decision, IHL names Joe Paul as USM’s next president by Molly Minta October 24, 2022October 25, 2022 Mississippi students see decline in reading and math on national exam by Julia James October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 Biden’s student loan forgiveness application officially opened on Monday. Here’s how to apply by Molly Minta October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 Judge rules public funds to private schools is unconstitutional by Julia James October 13, 2022October 14, 2022 College board ‘embarrassed’ by state of USM Gulf Park as enrollment has plummeted by Molly Minta October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 State GOP leaders boast banning critical race theory. Experts say they didn’t by Bobby Harrison October 10, 2022October 12, 2022 Jackson schools, on verge of state takeover just 5 years ago, earns ‘C’ rating by Julia James October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 IHL touts ‘diverse’ advisory group for USM search, but rank-and-file faculty and staff not included by Molly Minta October 7, 2022October 7, 2022 Cleveland superintendent steps down, but remains in district by Julia James October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 IHL board president calls presidential search at USM a ‘sacred’ responsibility by Molly Minta October 4, 2022October 10, 2022 State board finalizes updated policy on guns in schools by Julia James September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 James Meredith honored in UM ceremony 60 years after enrollment by Julia James September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 New school ratings show most Mississippi districts rated C or higher by Julia James September 27, 2022September 28, 2022 Only one charter school approved to open next year by Julia James September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 Tougaloo to receive $420,000 for security and mental health care in wake of HBCU bomb threats by Molly Minta September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 ‘I cannot think of anything negative:’ Letters from friends, family paint picture of Ole Miss grad charged with murder by Molly Minta September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 Brandon High School booster club raffles guns by Julia James September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 Book bans are on the rise. How do Mississippi students feel about it? by Kayleigh Skinner and Julia James September 19, 2022February 16, 2023 Judge denies state auditor’s motion to dismiss defamation case by Ole Miss professor by Molly Minta September 7, 2022September 7, 2022 Bullying allegations, no air conditioning: Why parents are frustrated with the Cleveland School District by Julia James September 6, 2022September 6, 2022 Mississippi plans to tax student debt relief. But Paycheck Protection Program loans are tax exempt. by Molly Minta September 2, 2022September 30, 2022 JSU seeking federal funding to study water system, but state says it’s ‘not a guarantee’ by Molly Minta September 1, 2022September 1, 2022 Portable showers, prepackaged food: How Jackson colleges are responding to the water crisis by Molly Minta August 30, 2022August 30, 2022 JPS schools go virtual due to water crisis, but still offering breakfast and lunch by Julia James August 30, 2022August 31, 2022 Applications open for teacher loan repayment program by Molly Minta August 25, 2022August 25, 2022 How Biden’s student debt relief plan will affect Mississippians by Molly Minta August 24, 2022August 25, 2022 Cleveland student loses civil rights case over shared graduation honors by Julia James August 19, 2022August 19, 2022 IHL releases annual data on post-tenure review following controversial policy changes by Molly Minta August 19, 2022August 19, 2022 Students score near pre-pandemic levels on state tests by Julia James August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 Charges dropped against three defendants in MDE kickback scheme by Julia James August 16, 2022August 16, 2022 JSU delays student move-in due to low Jackson water pressure by Molly Minta August 12, 2022August 13, 2022 Head Start students score behind peers in pre-K, but gap expected to close this fall by Julia James August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 Madison County Schools places 10 books in restricted circulation by Julia James August 1, 2022August 2, 2022 Schools will maintain relaxed COVID policies for new school year by Julia James July 28, 2022July 29, 2022 Fewer pre-K and kindergarten students met reading targets, latest data show by Julia James and Allison Santa-Cruz July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 Guns have been allowed in Mississippi schools (for some people) since 2012 by Julia James July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 Auditor issues demand letters to former Holmes County school officials by Julia James July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 ‘My school is going to be fine’: Delta State interim president talks enrollment, donations by Molly Minta July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 Five charter schools move to final stage of application process by Julia James July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 ‘It was an easy choice for me’: 17% of teachers left their district in the 2020-21 school year by Julia James June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 ‘I am very disappointed’: Bill LaForge abruptly out as Delta State president by Molly Minta June 21, 2022June 22, 2022 Mississippi not done spending historic settlement for HBCUs by Molly Minta June 17, 2022June 23, 2022 Load more posts Loading… Something went wrong. 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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 by Molly Minta March 23, 2023March 23, 2023
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 by Molly Minta March 15, 2023March 16, 2023
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 by Mississippi Today March 13, 2023March 13, 2023
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 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. by Julia James March 8, 2023March 8, 2023
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 by Molly Minta March 6, 2023March 6, 2023
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 by Julia James February 28, 2023February 28, 2023
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 by Molly Minta February 16, 2023February 16, 2023
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? by Molly Minta February 13, 2023February 13, 2023
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. 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’ by Molly Minta January 30, 2023January 30, 2023
‘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 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’ 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’ by Molly Minta January 24, 2023January 31, 2023
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. by Molly Minta January 18, 2023January 18, 2023
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 by Julia James January 4, 2023January 4, 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 by Molly Minta January 3, 2023January 3, 2023
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’ by Anna Wolfe December 27, 2022December 27, 2022
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 by Julia James December 23, 2022December 22, 2022
Data: Salaries for Mississippi college presidents ballooned as pay for faculty, staff barely kept pace with inflation by Molly Minta December 22, 2022December 21, 2022
Mississippi schools look to solar power to cut costs by Alex Rozier December 21, 2022December 21, 2022
Mississippi is investing millions of dollars in high school career coaches. Here’s how it works. by Sara DiNatale December 20, 2022December 20, 2022
After a year of debate, state adopts new social studies standards by Julia James December 15, 2022December 15, 2022
Delta State has an enrollment problem. So far, no one’s been able to solve it. by Molly Minta December 14, 2022December 14, 2022
State auditor says Dept. of Ed mishandled bidding process using federal funds, something MDE disputes by Sara DiNatale and Julia James December 6, 2022December 6, 2022
El superintendente estatal entrante, Robert Taylor, comparte prioridades como nuevo líder de las escuelas públicas by Julia James December 5, 2022December 5, 2022
USM’s new president making $650,000; all public college presidents saw raises this year by Molly Minta December 2, 2022December 2, 2022
Incoming State Superintendent Robert Taylor shares priorities as new leader of public schools by Julia James November 28, 2022November 28, 2022
Robert Taylor named new state superintendent of education by Julia James November 21, 2022November 21, 2022
Social studies saga, continued: Advocates urge state to include disability rights movement in standards by Julia James November 21, 2022November 21, 2022
Biden’s student loan plan disrupted in federal court, postponing cancellation for Mississippi borrowers by Molly Minta November 17, 2022November 17, 2022
AG will appeal lawsuit involving public funds to private schools by Julia James November 17, 2022November 17, 2022
State Board of Ed awards $3.6 million contract to company with government ties by Julia James November 10, 2022November 10, 2022
How three Mississippi school districts are spending $207 million in federal relief funds by Julia James November 10, 2022November 10, 2022
MEC, Accelerate Mississippi want 55% of the workforce to have a college degree by 2030 by Molly Minta November 4, 2022November 30, 2022
IHL Board president says USM should repay welfare funds by Molly Minta November 3, 2022November 4, 2022
New report shows learning losses for Mississippi students at district level, indicating wide disparities by Julia James November 3, 2022November 3, 2022
‘We’ve listened’: IHL welcomes Joe Paul as next USM president at campus event by Molly Minta October 28, 2022November 3, 2022
ACT scores for seniors still affected by pandemic as juniors make slight gain by Molly Minta October 27, 2022October 27, 2022
School chiefs prepare for possibility of facing active shooter by Mina Corpuz October 27, 2022October 27, 2022
La solicitud de condonación de préstamos estudiantiles de Biden se abrió oficialmente el lunes. Aquí está cómo aplicar by Molly Minta October 26, 2022October 26, 2022
Many charter schools earned grades for the first time this year. Some question whether they’re fair. by Julia James October 25, 2022October 26, 2022
In swift decision, IHL names Joe Paul as USM’s next president by Molly Minta October 24, 2022October 25, 2022
Mississippi students see decline in reading and math on national exam by Julia James October 24, 2022October 24, 2022
Biden’s student loan forgiveness application officially opened on Monday. Here’s how to apply by Molly Minta October 19, 2022October 19, 2022
Judge rules public funds to private schools is unconstitutional by Julia James October 13, 2022October 14, 2022
College board ‘embarrassed’ by state of USM Gulf Park as enrollment has plummeted by Molly Minta October 13, 2022October 13, 2022
State GOP leaders boast banning critical race theory. Experts say they didn’t by Bobby Harrison October 10, 2022October 12, 2022
Jackson schools, on verge of state takeover just 5 years ago, earns ‘C’ rating by Julia James October 10, 2022October 10, 2022
IHL touts ‘diverse’ advisory group for USM search, but rank-and-file faculty and staff not included by Molly Minta October 7, 2022October 7, 2022
Cleveland superintendent steps down, but remains in district by Julia James October 4, 2022October 4, 2022
IHL board president calls presidential search at USM a ‘sacred’ responsibility by Molly Minta October 4, 2022October 10, 2022
State board finalizes updated policy on guns in schools by Julia James September 29, 2022September 29, 2022
James Meredith honored in UM ceremony 60 years after enrollment by Julia James September 29, 2022September 29, 2022
New school ratings show most Mississippi districts rated C or higher by Julia James September 27, 2022September 28, 2022
Only one charter school approved to open next year by Julia James September 26, 2022September 26, 2022
Tougaloo to receive $420,000 for security and mental health care in wake of HBCU bomb threats by Molly Minta September 26, 2022September 26, 2022
‘I cannot think of anything negative:’ Letters from friends, family paint picture of Ole Miss grad charged with murder by Molly Minta September 23, 2022September 23, 2022
Book bans are on the rise. How do Mississippi students feel about it? by Kayleigh Skinner and Julia James September 19, 2022February 16, 2023
Judge denies state auditor’s motion to dismiss defamation case by Ole Miss professor by Molly Minta September 7, 2022September 7, 2022
Bullying allegations, no air conditioning: Why parents are frustrated with the Cleveland School District by Julia James September 6, 2022September 6, 2022
Mississippi plans to tax student debt relief. But Paycheck Protection Program loans are tax exempt. by Molly Minta September 2, 2022September 30, 2022
JSU seeking federal funding to study water system, but state says it’s ‘not a guarantee’ by Molly Minta September 1, 2022September 1, 2022
Portable showers, prepackaged food: How Jackson colleges are responding to the water crisis by Molly Minta August 30, 2022August 30, 2022
JPS schools go virtual due to water crisis, but still offering breakfast and lunch by Julia James August 30, 2022August 31, 2022
How Biden’s student debt relief plan will affect Mississippians by Molly Minta August 24, 2022August 25, 2022
Cleveland student loses civil rights case over shared graduation honors by Julia James August 19, 2022August 19, 2022
IHL releases annual data on post-tenure review following controversial policy changes by Molly Minta August 19, 2022August 19, 2022
Charges dropped against three defendants in MDE kickback scheme by Julia James August 16, 2022August 16, 2022
JSU delays student move-in due to low Jackson water pressure by Molly Minta August 12, 2022August 13, 2022
Head Start students score behind peers in pre-K, but gap expected to close this fall by Julia James August 4, 2022August 4, 2022
Madison County Schools places 10 books in restricted circulation by Julia James August 1, 2022August 2, 2022
Schools will maintain relaxed COVID policies for new school year by Julia James July 28, 2022July 29, 2022
Fewer pre-K and kindergarten students met reading targets, latest data show by Julia James and Allison Santa-Cruz July 22, 2022July 22, 2022
Guns have been allowed in Mississippi schools (for some people) since 2012 by Julia James July 21, 2022July 21, 2022
Auditor issues demand letters to former Holmes County school officials by Julia James July 14, 2022July 14, 2022
‘My school is going to be fine’: Delta State interim president talks enrollment, donations by Molly Minta July 14, 2022July 14, 2022
Five charter schools move to final stage of application process by Julia James July 11, 2022July 11, 2022
‘It was an easy choice for me’: 17% of teachers left their district in the 2020-21 school year by Julia James June 22, 2022June 22, 2022
‘I am very disappointed’: Bill LaForge abruptly out as Delta State president by Molly Minta June 21, 2022June 22, 2022
Mississippi not done spending historic settlement for HBCUs by Molly Minta June 17, 2022June 23, 2022