Anniston Elementary Visits the Port of Gulfport
From apples and bananas, to Oreos and clothing items, students from Anniston Elementary learned all about the things that pass through the Port of Gulfport.
education
Mississippi Showing More Support For Mandatory Kindergarten
According to one local representative, the Magnolia State is moving closer toward mandatory Kindergarten.
Education Funding Options to Appear on Nov. 3rd Ballot
Today at a post legislative briefing, lawmakers said education was a hot topic last session and predict it will be one again next year.
Reading Gate Re-test Begins Today
Today was the first day for third graders state wide who failed the reading gate test in April to take the re-test.
More Than 500 Local Students Experience S.T.E.M. Through Golf
Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic hosts the Chevron S.T.E.M. ZONE to teach students the value of science, technology, engineering, and math.
Nichols Elementary to Double Enrollment Next Year
The Biloxi School District has announced Nichols Elementary School will double its enrollment next year.
Gov. Bryant Signs Measure to Lower Cost of College Tuition for Veterans
Gov. Bryant has signed into law a measure to lower the cost of college tuition for military veterans and their eligible spouses and dependents.
MS Legislature Considers Special Needs Bill in Education
This week, the Mississippi legislature will make a big decision about special needs children in the state.
Bayou View Students Attend 'Careers on Wheels' Career Fair
About a dozen professionals representing a variety of careers involving wheels spoke to students about the career options that don't involve sitting behind a desk.
MGCCC Healthcare Students Get Some Hands On Training
For healthcare students, getting trained to deal with trauma situations is critical, and sometimes sitting in a classroom just isn't enough.
Mississippi, M.G.C.C.C. Rank in Top 5 Nationally for 2 Year Degree Completion
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (M.G.C.C.C.) enrolls more than 12% of the total number of community college students in the state and its two year completion rates are almost 3% higher than the state average.
Fed Up with 50th Pushes for Funding of MAEP
One local grass roots effort called Fed Up with 50th is calling for the state legislature to fully fund the Mississippi Adequate Education Program (M.A.E.P.)
MS Kids Count Releases Report About School Absenteeism
While often, Mississippi tends to fall behind in education, we are among one of only a handful of states addressing an issue often overlooked: students not attending school.
Bacot McCarty Foundation Kicks Off Fundraising Season
The Gulf Coast can look forward to seeing $200,000 going toward local education and cultural programs.
Local Group, Fed Up with 50th, Advocates for Education Funding
Mississippi is generally last on many lists and unfortunately, education is one of them.
IP Casino Presents $200K to Bacot McCarty Foundation
The Gulf Coast can now look forward to seeing $200,000 going towards their local educational and cultural programs.
Everson Shares Ideas About What Will Affect Mississippians
News 25 sat down with Everson to talk about the issues affecting south Mississippians most: the military, education, and unemployment.
USM Gulf Park Invites Students for Career Showcase
U.S.M. Gulf Park invited the students for a career showcase, introducing them to the campus and all it has to offer.
Coast Young Professionals Hosts Talk About Common Core
Education, more specifically Common Core, has been one of the most talked about topics discussed in the Mississippi state legislature this session.
Five Students Win M.D.M.R. Awards at Region VI Science Fair
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (M.D.M.R.) presented five Coast students with the M.D.M.R. Excellence in Marine Sciences Award as part of the Region VI Science and Engineering Fair.
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.
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.