Social Media Awareness
Attorney General Jim Hood released an advisory for parents to look out for what their kids are posting online
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Public Hearing on Ballot Measures
In November you will be asked to vote on two education funding ballot initiatives.
51st Anniversary of Desegregation
As a result of the Gilbert R. Mason V. the Biloxi Municipal School case, Biloxi elementary schools became integrated in 1964.
Mississippi Has Best Community College System
Mississippi is home to the nation’s oldest community college system and a recent study puts it at the top of the list.
New Mural at Moss Point-Escatawpa Upper Elementary
A local painter brightened up Moss Point-Escatawpa Upper Elementary School by creating a mural in their library.
MGCCC Move In Day
MGCCC Bulldogs started moving in as early as 10 a.m. and some were nervous being on the campus for the first time.
Potential Changes to MAEP Formula
What happens if Initiative 42 passes and the state is required to fully fund MAEP?
Education Funding
The Mississippi Adequate Education Program has been fully funded twice, outraging education advocates who believe schools are underfunded in our state.
USM Gulf Park Adding Smart Room to Campus
Today, USM Gulf Park students eagerly flooded campus for orientation in preparation for classes on August 19th.
Job Corps Students Visits Port of Gulfport
The Job Corps partnered with the Port of Gulfport to teach a whole new generation about jobs that could be potentially available to them one day.
Teachers Tour Gulfport
Gulfport School District teachers are looking to expand their student’s learning experience to outside of the classroom.
Schools Already Preparing for Reading Test
This week, school bells have been ringing across the Coast as students head back to school and hit the books.
Police Teach Leadership
This afternoon, 35 young people graduated from the Gulfport Police Department’s Leadership Academy.
Harrison County Superintendent Set to Retire
Superintendent Henry Arledge is saying farewell after working in the Harrison County School District for 36 years.
City of Pascagoula Hosts Adventure Camp
Kayaking, geo-caching, hiking and more: it’s all part of the city of Pascagoula’s outdoor adventure camp.
D'iberville Middle School Students Graduate from the D.A.R.E Program
It’s still summer time but some dedicated D’iberville Middle School students graduated today. Eighty students successfully completed the school’s third annual D.A.R.E program.
iPad Class at Tulane University
If you feel like you are falling behind in the tech world, Tulane University is here to help you catch up.
Mississippi Board of Education Discusses Adequate Funding for Public Schools
It was a long session today for Mississippi superintendents at this month’s state Board of Education meeting.
Camp Prepares Children for Kindergarten
Most students in South Mississippi will be heading back to school within the next four weeks, but some first time students in Long Beach are getting a head start.
Third Graders Taking Final Retest
The window for students who failed the “Third Grade Reading Gate” is closing with just two weeks left.
Pass Christian Public Library Hosts Acting Workshop for High School Students
The Pass Christian Public Library is holding an action film workshop this week for high school students.
Biloxi Public Schools Moving to Online Registration
Parents of Biloxi children will see something new when they go register their child for school beginning Monday.
Senator Cochran’s Amendment in Education Reform Unanimously Approved
School libraries in Mississippi are one step closer in receiving federal funds to improve their system.
Congress Debates Education Reform
Congress continues to debate on the first major federal reform legislation since 2001’s “No Child Left Behind Act.”