Little Free Library in Long Beach
Take a book, leave a book. If you love reading, you’ll love the Little Free Library in Long Beach. A Little Free Library now sits in front of Robert Collins home on the corner of Citadel Circle and Old Savannah…
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More Third Graders Pass Reading Gate
A larger share of Mississippi third graders passed the state’s reading test on the first try this year. The Mississippi Department of Education says 87 percent of 41,000 public school third graders passed the 50 question computerized test. That leaves…
Long Beach Library Celebrates 50 Years
This week one Coast library is celebrating where they are by looking back at how far they’ve come. The Long Beach Public Library is celebrating 50 years of serving the Long Beach area. Starting at 5:30 tonight, the library will…
One Book One Pass
It’s National Library Week and in Pass Christian they started a new tradition in the city. At 7 p.m. they announced “One Book, One Pass” the new program encouraging residents in the city to read the same exact book and…
Interview with Pass Christian Head Librarian Wendy Allard
Pass Christian is celebrating National Library Week with a big reveal tonight. On top of one doctor sharing his Civil Rights struggles, the group “One Book, One Pass” is also sharing a new book and author with those in attendance.…
Coast Native and Son Co-Author “Not Invited”
It all started with a marker, some Bounty paper towels, and a dream. Now, Moss Point native Dwylett Montgomery and her nine-year-old son Kellen are published authors of “Not Invited.” The book launched October of 2015 and covers realistic and…
Dr. Seuss Family Night at Quarles Elementary
Students at Quarles Elementary School in Long Beach have decked the hallways with Dr. Seuss illustrations to celebrate the joy of reading. Parents and community members joined in on the fun tonight during the school’s very first Dr. Seuss themed…
Dr. Seuss Family Fun Night at Quarles Elementary
Students at Quarles Elementary School have decked the hallways with Dr. Seuss illustrations to celebrate the joy of reading. Parents and community members are joining in on the fun tonight during the school’s very first Family Dr. Seuss Literacy Night.…
“It Can Wait” Simulator
It can wait because one simple text message can change your life. That was the message this morning from AT&T representatives to Biloxi High School students. The “It Can Wait” campaign encourages teen drivers to wait to use their smartphone…
Third Graders Commit to Excellence
Ninety-seven percent is great but why not shoot for 100 percent? That was the message today at Popp’s Ferry Elementary School to their third graders. In 17 school days, third graders at Popp’s Ferry Elementary and around the state will…
Read Across America Day: Stories Come to Life at Bayou View Elementary
There’s nothing like a good story. There were plenty to go around at Bayou View Elementary today. Gulfport students joined thousands of others across the nation to celebrate “Read Across America Day” and Dr. Seuss’ birthday. The popular children’s author…
Blind Date with a Book
Most people wouldn’t go looking for love in a public library but this year, Hancock County Library officials are hoping readers wanting to spice up their literary love life will start in the book aisle. The Hancock County Library System’s…
Schools Prepare for Reading Gate
For the first time ever, the state of Mississippi administered the third grade reading gate test last year.
Little Free Libraries Coming to Town
Little Free Libraries are a way for children to take and leave books around their community.
Reading Gate Scores Released
Today, test results were released for the 3rd grade Reading Date Assessment.
Reading Gate Assessment Test
Third grade students across the state are anxiously awaiting their reading gate test scores to see if they’ll move on to the fourth grade.
Champions Tour Player Reads to School Kids in Biloxi
One pro golfer took a break from practicing for this weekend's tournament to visit a group of children in Biloxi.
Local Teachers Prepare Students for 3rd Grade Reading Test
In just a few short weeks, all 3rd grade students in the State of Mississippi will be taking a reading gate test to ensure they can read at grade level.
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.
Moss Point Adopts Program to Provide Free Books to Kids
The City of Moss Point has adopted a program where you can get children's books mailed to you monthly for free.
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.
Mississippi Lags Behind in Childhood Literacy
Mississippi is lagging behind the rest of the nation when it comes to literacy.
First Lady Bryant Reads to 2nd Graders in Ocean Springs
First Lady Deborah Bryant extended her Read Across Mississippi Tour to Jackson County Monday.
Mississippi Moves to Boost Literacy in Grade School
Forty six percent of Mississippi 3rd graders cannot read on the 4th grade level.