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News  |  Anne Summerhays  • 
January 10, 2022

Lt. Gov. Hosemann, Senate Education Chairman DeBar propose $210 million investment in teacher pay

Mississippi Legislature will consider teacher pay, other benefits this session, including this proposal that raises teacher pay another $4,700 on average. Following the 2021 session, Senate Education chairman Sen. Dennis DeBar held public hearings around Mississippi to compile information in order to draft a compensation package bill that would raise teacher pay. On Monday, Sen.…
News  |  Anne Summerhays  • 
January 10, 2022

Mississippi graduation rate reaches all-time high as state reports historically low drop-out rate

MDE 2020-21 State Superintendent’s Annual Report shows achievements of MS schools The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) 2020-21 Superintendent’s Annual Report was released on Monday. The data highlights historic academic gains in recent years as Mississippi students, teachers and school leaders persisted through the COVID-19 pandemic. “Despite some setbacks, Mississippi students, families, teachers and school…