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Culture  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
January 6, 2022

Baxter Kruger Appointed as Director of the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security

“Director Kruger’s background, including his extensive legal and military experience, makes him an excellent addition,” said Commissioner Tindell. Today Commissioner Sean Tindell announced the appointment of Baxter Kruger to Director of the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security. Prior to joining the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security, Kruger served as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA)…
Culture  |  Frank Corder  • 
January 6, 2022

WATERS: How has National Council for the Social Studies influenced new MDE standards?

Submitted by Kacee Waters Public concern rightly comes from the mention of NCSS as resource for new curriculum, says public school mom and Ocean Springs School Board member. There has been much concern expressed as of late over the Mississippi Department of Education’s new social studies standards. MDE developed and adopted similar social studies standards…