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.
education
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.
Mississippi Officials Push for Early Childhood Education
Friday, experts from the Mississippi State Medical Center and Mississippi Kids Count organization held a luncheon at the IP Casino in Biloxi to discuss the importance of early childhood education.
Students Attend Pathways to Possibilities for Career Planning
Wednesday, over 3,000 8th graders from across the region packed into the Mississippi Coast Convention Center for some hands on experience with local employers.
Earl Wyman Performance Achievement Award Winners Announced
Ocean Springs High School Seniors, Sarah Brouckaert and Parker Darphin, are this year’s winners.
International Relief & Development Launches Youth Build Program
The program helps high risk men and women between the ages of 16 and 24 get on track for a successful career.
Pass Road Elementary Learns About Local Government
In honor of Tuesday's midterm elections, Pass Road Elementary School has been teaching students about the government.
Mississippi Lags Behind in Childhood Literacy
Mississippi is lagging behind the rest of the nation when it comes to literacy.
PreK4Ward in Gulfport Prepares Kids for Kindergarten
Recent studies are showing how important Pre-Kindergarten classes are for four year olds and their development.
First Lady Bryant Reads to 2nd Graders in Ocean Springs
First Lady Deborah Bryant extended her Read Across Mississippi Tour to Jackson County Monday.
M.G.C.C.C. Employees Win Awards, Elected to Office
Many Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (M.G.C.C.C.) employees have won educational awards.