Education

Gulf Coast high school seniors react to school closings

High school seniors across the Coast are still coming to terms with the fact they won’t be returning to school following Governor Reeves’ announcement on Tuesday. Seniors across the Coast are now coming to terms with the fact they won’t…

Updated announcements regarding William Carey University programs

During the COVID-19 pandemic, William Carey University’s faculty and staff are adapting and finding new ways to deliver online educational opportunities to current and prospective students. Here’s a look at current announcements from WCU programs: Summer term: Due to ongoing concern…

Hasbro launches website to keep families busy

A toy company wants to bring fun to families sitting out the pandemic together. Hasbro is pointing parents and caregivers to its new website bringhomethefun.com. There it says you will be able to find ideas and activities to keep kids…

USM postpones graduation ceremony

With many places practicing social distancing, several events and activities are canceled including the University of Southern Mississippi’s graduation ceremony. Lakeitha Luster has worked for years on her degree in social work. She was looking forward to walking across the…

Ocean Springs Superintendent helps offset meal charges for students

The superintendent of the Ocean Springs School District is making sure every student in the school district eats every day. Dr. Bonita Coleman recently attended an educational research and development institute event with other school district superintendents as part of…

Mississippi Senate passes ‘teacher licensure’ bill

A bill revising licensure requirements cleared the Mississippi Senate unanimously yesterday, paving the way for hundreds of students to become trained as teachers. Senate Bill 2511 would allow college students to enter a school of education if they have achieved…