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Passing requirements waived for some state tests in 2020-21
The State Board of Education took action Thursday to provide some relief to schools and districts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mississippi launches telehealth, teletherapy pilot in schools as ‘a way to keep kids learning’
The program is part of a larger effort on the part of the Mississippi Department of Education developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
No background checks, misspending and an ‘adults only’ party: State auditor report alleges ‘widespread problems’ in Holmes Co. schools
Earlier this month, the state auditor’s office uncovered extensive misspending and poor financial management and record keeping in the Holmes County Consolidated School District.
Pay for new, mid-career teachers in Mississippi ‘extremely low’ compared to other Southern states
While pay for long-time teachers in Mississippi is on par with the rest of the region, the pay for young and mid-career educators is extremely low.
Private school association says they shouldn’t have to report COVID-19 numbers to the state
While COVID infection numbers continue to climb, the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools says its member schools should not have to report their infection numbers to the Mississippi Department of Health.
Fitch to ask U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss lawsuit claiming Jim Crow laws harm public education
Attorney General Lynn Fitch plans to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to rule against a lawsuit that attempts to ensure Mississippi adheres to language put into the state’s 1868 Constitution guaranteeing a uniform school system for all students.
Legislative watchdog highlights problems with controversial School Recognition Program
A recent report warns that lawmakers do not have up-to-date information to make funding decisions for a teacher merit pay program, and the law as it exists is unclear about the state Department of Education’s responsibility in administering it.
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