Education

Education | Frank Corder •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Adam Sabes •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Frank Corder •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Frank Corder •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Daniel Tyson •

February 13, 2025

MDOC work release program looks to expand in the Delta

News | Daniel Tyson •

February 13, 2025

Courts in Mississippi could soon view custody through a new lens, with fathers in focus

News | Frank Corder •

February 13, 2025

New state employees could see a different retirement option come March 2026 under Senate plan

Business

Business | Lynne Jeter •

February 9, 2025

Become a Certified Hospitality Expert in 30 minutes

Business | Lynne Jeter •

February 5, 2025

Moving the needle on Mississippi’s workforce participation rate

Business | Frank Corder •

February 3, 2025

Southeastern Timber Products announces $123 million expansion in Ackerman

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

February 13, 2025

Let’s Eat, Mississippi: Get a taste of Fan and Johnny’s in Greenwood

Culture | C.H. Spurgeon •

February 13, 2025

Take stock

Culture | Associated Press •

February 12, 2025

Education Department rescinds Biden memo that threatened to upend college NIL payments

Opinion

Opinion | Alasdair Whitney , Phillip Suderman •

February 13, 2025

When the government decides who can provide healthcare, everyone loses

Opinion | Michael Chartier •

February 12, 2025

Mississippi’s students deserve open enrollment policies that work for families

Opinion | Sid Salter •

February 12, 2025

Education

Bill of the Day: Prohibiting DEI programs at Mississippi universities

State Superintendent says public education must be “nimble” as Mississippi businesses, industries change

Lawmakers eye easing school transfers, district consolidation during 2025 session

Mississippi Dept. of Education pushes additional changes to K-12 funding formula

Support for school choice grows nationally. Will Mississippi lawmakers act?

Could Arkansas’ LEARNS Act provide model for Mississippi?

Teacher turnover on the rise in Mississippi, southern region

Shuttering the U.S. Dept. of Education: Can it be done?

Average freshman to sophomore retention for Mississippi universities at 81 percent, IHL Board told

Mississippi charter schools see achievement gains

Record number of Mississippi school districts receive grade of C or higher in latest accountability report

News

MDOC work release program looks to expand in the Delta

Courts in Mississippi could soon view custody through a new lens, with fathers in focus

New state employees could see a different retirement option come March 2026 under Senate plan

Business

Become a Certified Hospitality Expert in 30 minutes

Moving the needle on Mississippi’s workforce participation rate

Southeastern Timber Products announces $123 million expansion in Ackerman

Culture

Let’s Eat, Mississippi: Get a taste of Fan and Johnny’s in Greenwood

Take stock

Education Department rescinds Biden memo that threatened to upend college NIL payments

Opinion

When the government decides who can provide healthcare, everyone loses

Mississippi’s students deserve open enrollment policies that work for families

Making Mississippi’s insurance commissioner post appointive is an overdue improvement

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