Local students participate in STEM on the Sound
Community college students went on a voyage to discover new career paths working with maritime technology on land and sea. The University of Southern Mississippi School of Ocean…
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Local teachers named Extraordinary Educator of 2023
A local teacher received national recognition from Curriculum Associates. Anna Katherine Adams was one of four teachers in the state named an Extraordinary Educator for 2023. Presley Seal of…
Mississippi Senate votes to tweak school funding formula
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi senators voted Tuesday to revise the state’s education budget formula that has been in law since 1997 but has been fully funded only two years. The bill passed without debate, but it is unclear whether…
State of Mississippi unveils new legislation to fully fund MAEP
The Mississippi Senate unveiled legislation to fully fund the Mississippi Adequate Education Program and add an additional $181.1 million into school budgets. The proposal comes on…
MGCCC holds Hospitality Summit for non-traditional programs
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College held a summit this morning, geared toward non-traditional students. More than 175 students from high schools across the Coast attended the annual ‘Making Waves…
Gulfport High students work with first responders through class
Gulfport High School has a unique class that allows their juniors and seniors to do more hands-on activities with first responders. Today, the class worked with the…
Pass Christian School District announces Pirate Career Academy
Pass Christian schools are excited to announce advancements in their curriculum. The school district has a history of high-quality academic performance, but they are working on ensuring success…
MGCCC signs memorandum with Mississippi Highway Patrol
Criminal justice technology students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College now have a direct link to their future careers. MGCCC and Mississippi Highway Patrol signed a memorandum of understanding…
St. Martin Upper Elementary hosts Book Club debate
At St. Martin Upper Elementary students and their families gathered for the annual Book Club Debate. Students spent the evening trying to convince one another that their book…
Pass Christian Elementary students celebrate Black History Month
Pass Christian Elementary students celebrated Black History Month by hosting a program inside the gym. The performance was titled ‘Yes, You Can,’ which highlighted the idea that students…
Ground Zero Museum in Biloxi opens Discovery Alley
The Waveland Ground Zero Hurricane Museum held a grand opening today for a new section of the museum. After realizing the museum does not have many features for…
St. Patrick Lego Robotics Team wins State Championship
Legos are most commonly known as building blocks for people to play with, but St. Patrick High School takes it to a whole different level. This year, St.…
Biloxi High School hosts Career Exploration Day
Biloxi High School held a Career Exploration Day for students who did not meet criteria to go off campus for Career Day. Students were able to not only interact…
Lighthouse Academy holds second annual Dyslexia Summit to help educators
Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia hosted their second annual Southeastern Dyslexia Summit. The Beau Rivage Camellia ballroom was filled with individual dyslexia therapists and educators from both…
State extended deadline for Teacher Residency Program
The state Department of Education has extended the application deadline for the Mississippi Teacher Residency program. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all 200 slots are filled or the universities can no longer accept candidates -- whichever…
USM hosted ‘Experience Business Casually’ event at Gulf Park Campus
The University of Southern Mississippi School of Leadership hosted ‘Experience Business Casually’ at the Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach. The event featured business leaders who…
A replica of the Pinta is open for tours in City of Biloxi
Christopher Columbus set sail with three ships: the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. Two out of those three ships have become…
MGCCC hosts Career Pathways Experience
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Harrison County partnered with the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce to host the very first Career Pathways Experience. Different vendors from industry partners across the Coast along…
Gulfport Museum of History showcasing history of Mardi Gras
The Gulfport Museum of History has a display that showcases some of the history of Mardi Gras. The Krewe of Venus donated 30 years’ worth of their…
Career Pathways Experience happening in Harrison County
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Harrison County gymnasium is currently hosting the Career Pathways Experience to give students a chance to learn more about different careers they may…
Chronic absenteeism rising in Mississippi
The Mississippi Department of Education released a report stating that chronic absenteeism is becoming a problem for Mississippi. The amount of students with excessive absences has grown from 13 percent in…
Parents attend ‘Coffee with the Principal’ event at North Woolmarket Elementary Middle School
North Woolmarket Elementary Middle School’s principal sat down with parents this morning over a cup of coffee. ‘Coffee with the Principal’ allows parents…
Honoring West Harrison’s Michelle Borho for National School Counseling Week
An occupation that focuses on student success while ensuring they feel loved deserves a whole lot of recognition. National School Counseling Week focuses public attention on…
O.T Program at MGCCC receives 100 percent pass rate on national exam
The occupational therapy assistant program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Perkinston Campus received a perfect pass rate for the National Certification Examination administered…