Mississippi school takeovers possible

The state could take over three Mississippi school districts because of poor academic performance.
A Mississippi Department of Education panel recommended to place the highest priority on taking over the Humphreys County and Noxubee County, but recommended that the state board of education also consider taking over Jackson schools. The board is scheduled to decide in December.
The panel is recommending candidates for the Achievement School District, a statewide district to be led by a state-hired superintendent.
Governor Phil Bryant last month rejected a takeover of Jackson’s schools over state rule violations. Instead, Bryant, Jackson’s mayor, and a foundation created a 15 member panel to seek improvements.