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

Avatar photo by Molly Minta September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

State auditor says Mississippi lawmakers have not reached out about his proposal to defund some college degrees in favor of those that match state’s workforce needs.

Posted inEducation

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

Avatar photo by Molly Minta September 20, 2023September 20, 2023
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JSU years away from solving housing needs but working on it

Avatar photo by Molly Minta September 13, 2023September 13, 2023
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What we know about cheating allegations at several Mississippi schools

Avatar photo by Julia James September 7, 2023September 11, 2023
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How a business consultant with a history of domestic violence allegations took over the Delta State music department

Avatar photo by Molly Minta September 6, 2023September 6, 2023
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Report: Inflation has negated benefits of historic 2022 teacher pay raise

Avatar photo by Julia James September 5, 2023September 5, 2023
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New academic freedom policy at Delta State is likely its first, emails show

Avatar photo by Molly Minta September 1, 2023September 5, 2023
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IHL taskforce to study disability compliance across public university system

Avatar photo by Molly Minta August 25, 2023August 25, 2023
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In first weeks of availability, parents request nearly 700 vaccine exemptions for kids

Avatar photo by Julia James August 24, 2023August 25, 2023
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Delta State provost stepping down

Avatar photo by Molly Minta August 22, 2023August 22, 2023
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Mississippi students reach pre-pandemic levels in state test results

Avatar photo by Julia James August 17, 2023August 17, 2023
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Only JSU alum on IHL board votes against allowing acting president to apply for permanent role

Avatar photo by Molly Minta August 17, 2023August 18, 2023
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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
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Delta State president affirms inclusivity but says interim band director who mocked trans people will keep his job, emails show

Avatar photo by Molly Minta August 4, 2023August 4, 2023
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Gulf Coast school district adopts dress code targeting trans kids

Avatar photo by Julia James August 2, 2023August 2, 2023

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