MS Students Begin Statewide Testing on College & Career Readiness Standards
This week, Mississippi students will begin taking the first part of a two-part test that will measure what they know under Mississippi College- and Career-Ready Standards.
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S.R.H.S. Healthcare Fair Held in Pascagoula
The fair is organized by Singing River Health System (S.R.H.S.) and brings in students from 18 schools, representing six counties.
Building Blocks of Pre-K Funding: Part II
While Mississippi only provides enough funding to place about 1,800 students into pre-k classrooms, privately funded programs on the Coast ensure more children are being reached.
Building Blocks of Pre-K Funding: Part I
Education funding is a big topic in the legislature this year, and while most funding is going towards k - 12, more people are advocating for early childhood education funding.
More than 3,000 Jackson County Students Benefit from Chevron’s 2014 Fuel Your School Program
Collaboration with DonorsChoose.org generated $50,000 to help fund 36 eligible classroom projects for local public school teachers and students.
Rep. Gene Alday Makes Apology for Racial Remarks
This weekend, Mississippi State Representative, Gene Alday, was quoted making racially charged remarks in reference to the Mississippi education system.
Mississippians Outraged Over Rep. Alday's Comments
Alday is quoted in the Clarion Ledger discussing education funding in Mississippi. He says he believes funding public schools, similar to the welfare system, is not effective.
Explosion of Excellence Scholarship Marks 25 Years
This is the 25th anniversary of the Explosion of Excellence program in Jackson County.
MS Council for Exceptional Children Holds Education Conference
The conference is for both teachers and parents and aims to make people aware of the services that are out there for students with special needs.
Barnes & Noble Announces Local Winner of Educator Appreciation Days
Barnes & Noble, Inc., the nation’s largest retail bookseller and the leading retailer of content, digital media, and educational products, announced Tuesday that Bernadette Vitale from Ocean Springs Upper Elementary and Ocean Springs School District has been named the local winner of the Barnes & Noble Educator Appreciation Days Sweepstake.
Wetland Animals Super Saturday Set for Feb. 7th
Alligators, snakes, and turtles will be featured at the Pascagoula School District's Wetland Animals Super Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7th, at the district’s Aaron Jones Family Interactive Center.
Lt. Gov. Reeves Proposes $110 Million Boost to K-12 Education Funding
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves announced Monday his support for increasing funding for K-12 public schools by $110 million, which would bring total education funding to top $3.5 billion in Fiscal Year 2016.
Many Educators Say It's Too Early to Give Up on Common Core
Shelia Cauley is a 4th grade teacher at Pass Road Elementary School. She, along with many other local teachers, say the state's move to do away with Common Core is not a wise one.
Asst. Teachers in MS Could See $1,000 Pay Raise
The House Education Committee approved House Bill 582, which would raise the employees' yearly salary to $14,000 a year from $13,000 a year.
Bill to Raise Academic Standards, End Common Core Passes Senate Education Committee
Legislation to review academic standards and end Common Core in Mississippi passed the Senate Education Committee Thursday, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves says.
Home Schoolers Could Be Allowed in Public Clubs & Sports
The Mississippi legislature is considering a proposed bill to allow homeschooled students to play sports and be involved in clubs at public schools.
Legislators & Educators Still Battle Over Common Core
Common Core is still at the root of a heated debate between many educators and state legislators.
MS Legislators Work to Make Kindergarten Mandatory for Kids
Many parents send their children to kindergarten, but in the State of Mississippi, it is not a requirement.
Home Schooled Students Visit WXXV Studio for Special Tour
Some home schooled students ventured out to the WXXV 25 studio Thursday for a hands-on tour.
NED Show Visits North Bay Elementary to Inspire Students
NED is a fictional character whose name stands for three important life lessons: to never give up, encourage others, and to do your best.
Bryant Wants More Funding Towards Community College Education
During his State of the State Address Wednesday, Governor Phil Bryant expressed the need for more funds for education.
Residents Have Chance to Join Citizens Police Academy
Residents across the Coast now have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the Gulfport Police Department.
Local Community College Students React to State of the State
During his State of the State Address Wednesday, Governor Phil Bryant expressed the need for more funds towards education.
Our Lady of Fatima Elementary Adds Visual Programming Course to Core Curriculum
As millions of Americans and children spend numerous hours on their technological devices, such as computers, iOS products, Android devices and gaming consoles, very few understand how they operate.