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September 14, 2015

State Supt. Wright wants higher 3rd grade reading bar; Gov. Bryant says it should be gradual

Analysis: Wright wants higher bar third-grade reading test State Superintendent of Education Carey Wright wants to move the goalposts on third-grade literacy, requiring students to score significantly higher to advance to fourth grade. But Gov. Phil Bryant, while he says he supports higher standards, said he thinks that should be done gradually, and only if…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
September 14, 2015

MS Community Colleges see drop in enrollment

Enrollment falling at Mississippi community colleges Enrollment has fallen at Mississippi’s 15 community colleges for the fifth year in a row, as an improving economy continues to push down the number of students. Figures released Friday by the Community College Board show that enrollment fell 2.5 percent statewide compared to last fall, dipping to 74,168.…