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July 13, 2015

Legislature could see more debate over how to handle failing schools in 2016 session

Analysis: State considers other options for failing schools In short, state intervention can balance a district’s budget, get student and teacher records in order, make backup alarms work on the school buses, and generally do the things needed to meet state accreditation requirements. But the current system of conservatorship has struggled to make lasting improvements…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
July 13, 2015

HALL: Ole Miss’ Freeze, Kennedy and State’s Mullen, Howland support MS flag change

Sam Hall: Coaches may have loudest voice on flag An interesting salvo in the debate over the state flag came Friday, when spokespersons for Mississippi State University and the University of Mississippi confirmed four major coaches support removing the Confederate emblem. Dan Mullen and Hugh Freeze. Andy Kennedy and Ben Howland. And I’d wager more…