Skip to content
News
Business
Culture
Opinion
Issues
About
Who We Are
Our Approach
Staff & Contributors
Sponsorship
Y’all Archive
Search
Donate
News
Opinion
Business
Culture
About Us
Who We Are
Our Approach
Staff & Contributors
Education
Education
|
Jeremy Pittari
•
June 18, 2026
Budget for Mississippi universities increases 14%, now up to nearly $6.7 billion
All of the eight public universities under IHL's umbrella are receiving an increase in funding, with the University of Mississippi seeing the largest increase at 6.9% or $39.8 million.
Education
|
Jeremy Pittari
•
June 9, 2026
Mississippi higher education leaders talk enrollment cliff, consolidation
While Mississippi's community colleges and universities are not currently experiencing the effects of the predicted enrollment cliff, a report from the IHL projects that the Magnolia State will see the second-largest decline in high school graduates from 2023 to 2041.
Education
|
Frank Corder
•
June 8, 2026
New report shows Mississippi made progress in education but challenges remain in other child well-being metrics
Mississippi now ranks 16th nationally in education, according to the latest KIDS COUNT Data Book. Yet, the Magnolia State ranks 50th overall when factoring in economic well-being, health, and family and community.
Education
|
Jeremy Pittari
•
June 5, 2026
House lawmakers consider Mississippi school consolidation amid enrollment decline, increased funding
Mississippi's public school enrollment is down over 60,000 students in the last decade while the state's education budget has reached record levels. House lawmakers have discussed consolidation in the past but efforts have stalled.
Education
|
Jeremy Pittari
•
May 22, 2026
Nearly 76% of third graders pass literacy assessment on first try, down from prior year
In other business, the State Board of Education was told that the Mississippi Department of Education is working with districts regarding the expiring hold harmless period under the new funding formula. They are also seeking clarification on the additional pay raise for special education teachers.
Education
|
Daniel Tyson
•
May 21, 2026
Mississippi announces statewide AI educational framework
The state artificial intelligence educational framework will provide a foundation for understanding, teaching, and applying AI in education and workforce development.
Education
|
Jeremy Pittari
•
May 21, 2026
IHL Board of Trustees presented with proposed new university funding model
The IHL Board has the final say on the new funding model. Members are expected to take the matter up for discussion during their next meeting set for June 18.
Education
|
Sharon Lurye, Associated Press
•
May 18, 2026
Some parents don’t want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back
Parents across the country who are worried about excessive screen time in schools are lobbying educators to go back to pencils and paper.
Education
|
Jeremy Pittari
, Frank Corder
•
May 15, 2026
Effort to make all Mississippi school boards elected failed this session. Another try could come in January
According to the Mississippi School Boards Association, nearly 72% of school board members in the state's 138 school districts are elected. 23 districts have both elected and appointed board members.
Education
|
Jeremy Pittari
•
April 30, 2026
State Board of Education approves updated internal audit charter
Prior to its approval, concerns were voiced over the revised wording in the current management hierarchy with the State Superintendent and Board of Education.
Posts pagination
Prev
1
2
3
4
…
17
Next
Education
|
Jeremy Pittari
•
April 23, 2026
Mississippi moves up in national rankings for state-funded Pre-K enrollment
An additional 931 children were enrolled in Pre-K programs across Mississippi during the 2024-25 school year, bringing the total to 8,076. The Magnolia State now ranks 29th in the nation.
Education
|
Daniel Tyson
•
April 23, 2026
Mississippi students test their financial literacy
State Treasurer David McRae said his office sponsors the competition because studies consistently show that financial habits are formed at a young age.
News
News
|
Jeremy Pittari
•
July 24, 2026
Board of Education updated on teachers’ use of ClassWallet as efforts are made to resolve frustrations
News
|
Frank Corder
•
July 24, 2026
NASA, Blue Origin agree to rocket testing at Stennis
News
|
Frank Corder
•
July 24, 2026
Senator Wicker to President Trump: Finish the job in Iran
Business
Business
|
Frank Corder
•
July 23, 2026
SIP Manufacturing coming to the Sip with $100 million investment
Business
|
Frank Corder
•
July 14, 2026
Aluminum Dynamics investing another $200 million in Lowndes County
Business
|
Frank Corder
•
July 8, 2026
Mississippi-based UniTek Global Services acquires Concurrent Utility Services
Culture
Culture
|
Matt Friedeman
•
July 26, 2026
Camp meeting
Culture
|
Associated Press
•
July 24, 2026
Georgia, Texas, Ole Miss picked to finish 1, 2, 3 in SEC in preseason media poll
Culture
|
Meredith Biesinger
•
July 24, 2026
Roundabout Oxford: North Mississippi’s coolest summer escape
Opinion
Opinion
|
Sid Salter
•
July 22, 2026
Critics aside, revamped youth court system is a Mississippi reform that’s long overdue
Opinion
|
Russ Latino
•
July 21, 2026
Nolan Wells’ death is tragic on so many levels
Opinion
|
Sid Salter
•
July 15, 2026
Sen. Graham’s sudden death will impact seniority, congressional majority prospects
All the latest delivered to your inbox!
Comments
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Email
(Required)
By joining our newsletter, you are confirming that you agree with the
Privacy Policy
Cat Title
|
Author
•
Date
Title Placeholder