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.
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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.
S.R.H.S. Starts Culinary Program with Moss Point High
When you think of good food, hospital food usually isn't the first thing to come to mind, but Singing River Health System (S.R.H.S.) is working to change that.
Legislators Support Requiring Kindergarten for All Children
While Common Core has been the hot topic of discussion lately, early childhood education is certainly making its way into the conversation as well.
Harrison Co. Gets First Female School Board President
Harrison County has a new School Board President.
Ingalls Donates to Local Schools for S.T.E.M. Education
Advances in technology have caused lawmakers and teachers to reinforce science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, also called S.T.E.M. courses, in the classroom.
State Board of Education Awards $1.47 Million in Grants
The State Board of Education is providing grants to a number of schools across the state in an effort to make our children better readers.
President Obama Proposes Free Tuition for Community College
This week, President Obama announced a plan to make community college tuition free for millions of students.
MS Ranks Among Top in Nation in Early Education Enrollment
In a ranking released by Education Week's Quality Counts, Mississippi again ranks last in the nation in school performance, but the state ranks near the top in a new measure.
More than 500 MS & LA Students Expected to Answer Rocket Rescue Challenge at INFINTY on Saturday
This Saturday, INFINITY expects an estimated 500 middle school students to attend “Rockets to the Rescue,” a N.A.S.A./Stennis Space Center Education Department aerospace engineering challenge.
Anti-Common Core Rallies Held in Jackson
Tuesday in the state Capitol, anti-Common Core rallies were held both before and after legislative sessions.
Mississippi Ranks #7 Nationally in National Board Certified Teachers; 198 Added in 2013-2014
Figures released by The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards show Mississippi now ranks seventh nationally in both the number of newly certified teachers and the total number of certified teachers.
Biloxi Schools Strive for Success Despite Low Funding Levels
Wednesday, Biloxi school officials spoke to the business community about the state of education in Mississippi and how Biloxi High School students are moving toward success.
Local Students Receive History Lesson from Veterans
As time progresses, our nation's past war stories become a smaller focus, but Thursday, Gulfport High School students got a firsthand history lesson from the veterans in the community.
Students Visit Infinity Science Center & Speak to Astronaut
All systems were go Thursday morning for a group of students at Infinity Science Center to watch N.A.S.A. launch the Orion space capsule.
First Pharmacy School Could be Coming to Gulf Coast
The William Carey Tradition Campus has put aside $21 million for the construction of a pharmacy school.
Lt. Gov. Reeves Calls for Removal of Common Core Standards
Common Core has been a widely debated topic since 2010 when Mississippi schools began working to implement its standards.