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Collin Binkley, Associated Press
, Zeke Miller, Associated Press
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January 29, 2025
Trump looks to repurpose federal money to expand school choice programs
The vast majority of school funding comes from state and local sources, and school choice policies are generally the purview of state governments.
Education
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Frank Corder
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January 24, 2025
After a decade of trying, “Tim Tebow Act” has its best chance yet of passing in Mississippi
Every neighboring state has changed their public school laws or policies in recent years to allow homeschoolers to participate in extracurricular activities. Mississippi could join them this year.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 21, 2025
State Superintendent advocates for hybrid instructional program, other education changes
Workforce development through CTE programs and statewide early learning are among Dr. Lance Evans' top goals.
Education
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Frank Corder
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January 21, 2025
Bill of the Day: Prohibiting DEI programs at Mississippi universities
Magnolia Tribune brings you a Bill of the Day for the 2025 Mississippi legislative session that just may pique your interest.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 13, 2025
State Superintendent says public education must be “nimble” as Mississippi businesses, industries change
Dr. Lance Evans tells business leaders MDE is working to provide the workforce of tomorrow and invites partnerships to improve student success.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 29, 2024
Lawmakers eye easing school transfers, district consolidation during 2025 session
Reducing administrative costs, eliminating the ESA waiting list, and making public school transfers easier are all priorities as lawmakers return to the Capitol.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 20, 2024
Mississippi Dept. of Education pushes additional changes to K-12 funding formula
Current law caps property tax rates for local school districts. MDE officials told lawmakers changes to the student funding formula may require lifting the cap to increase rates.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 13, 2024
Support for school choice grows nationally. Will Mississippi lawmakers act?
New national polling shows support for open enrollment increased to 75% with K-12 parents.
Education
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Adam Sabes
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December 9, 2024
Could Arkansas’ LEARNS Act provide model for Mississippi?
Beginning in 2025, families of all Arkansas students will have access to funding up to approximately $6,660 for education-related expenses.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 5, 2024
Teacher turnover on the rise in Mississippi, southern region
The Mississippi Senate Education Committee recently heard from experts on potential ways to attract and retain more educators.
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Frank Corder
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November 13, 2024
Shuttering the U.S. Dept. of Education: Can it be done?
Specifics on President-elect Trump’s call to close the federal Cabinet-level department have not been unveiled while answers to how the change would impact funding remain unclear.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 17, 2024
Average freshman to sophomore retention for Mississippi universities at 81 percent, IHL Board told
Two new degree programs at the University of Mississippi were also approved by the IHL Board at Thursday's meeting.
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 10, 2025
Rates of whooping cough are rising, while syphilis cases are declining in Mississippi
News
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Matthew Lee, Associated Press
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July 10, 2025
Rubio says U.S. and Russia have exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talks
News
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Daniel Tyson
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July 10, 2025
Natural gas pipeline project in Mississippi, Alabama winding its way through approval process
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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July 9, 2025
Nissan delays EV production at Canton plant until 2028
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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July 8, 2025
Mississippi tech companies featured at premier national defense innovation event
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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June 27, 2025
Howard Industries announces $237 million expansion in Clarke, Jones and Simpson counties
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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July 10, 2025
Mississippi restaurants included on prestigious list
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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July 10, 2025
How are you fighting sin?
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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July 9, 2025
Where Stories Live: Inside USM’s de Grummond collection and the magic of the Children’s Book Festival
Opinion
Opinion
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Haley Fisackerly
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July 10, 2025
AWS: Good for Mississippi, great for Entergy customers
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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July 9, 2025
State’s modest gas tax hike is only a good first step to modernize our roads and bridges
Opinion
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Susan Crabtree
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July 8, 2025
OMB: States used education grants for ‘left-wing agenda’
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