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June 26, 2013

Hosemann Statement on Supreme Court Ruling

401 MISSISSIPPI STREET POST OFFICE BOX 136 JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39205-0136 For Immediate Release: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 Contact: Pamela Weaver, Director of Communications ***Statement by Secretary Hosemann on Supreme Court Voting Rights Act Opinion*** “The United States Supreme Court placed Mississippi on equal footing with every other State. The Court’s decision removes requirements for Mississippi…
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June 26, 2013

Study: Minority, poor students gain from charters

Study: Minority, poor students gain from charters Charter schools benefit students from poor families, black students and Hispanic English-language learners more than their peers in other groups, a study shows. Overall, charter school students are faring better than they were four years ago, surpassing those in traditional public schools in reading gains and keeping pace…