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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.
Education
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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.
Education
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Frank Corder
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September 18, 2024
Mississippi charter schools see achievement gains
Two charter schools that faced failing accountability scores in previous years rose to passing levels of C and higher.
Education
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 17, 2024
Record number of Mississippi school districts receive grade of C or higher in latest accountability report
Mississippi's graduation rate up and dropout rate down.
News
News
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 13, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: January 13, 2025
News
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Daniel Tyson
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January 10, 2025
Mississippi House plan to eliminate state income tax to drop Friday, here’s what’s in it
News
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Michael Sisak, Associated Press
, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press
, Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press
, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
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January 10, 2025
Judge sentences Trump in hush money case but declines to impose any punishment
Business
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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January 9, 2025
AI-related executive order signed by Governor Reeves
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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January 8, 2025
Global venture capital firm gener8tor focuses on the Magnolia State
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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January 7, 2025
Governor Reeves to sign AI executive order Wednesday
Culture
Culture
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Robert St. John
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January 13, 2025
Holy smokes: Discovering barbecue heaven at Sacred Ground
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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January 13, 2025
Sit at the table
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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January 12, 2025
Church attendance steadily declining, congregations should focus outward
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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January 8, 2025
Mississippi ‘yellow dog’ Democrat remembers Carter’s moderate stance on race, strong faith
Opinion
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James McHale
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January 6, 2025
A modern MTAG for a stronger Mississippi workforce
Opinion
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Bill Crawford
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January 6, 2025
Legislators focus on $7 billion but will spend $28 billion
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