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Updated: Jun. 16, 2021 at 4:34 PM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
Madison County Schools will no longer offer the option of virtual learning starting next school year.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2021 at 3:48 PM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
It would allow for an additional 3,914 students to have access to early childhood programs.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2021 at 11:03 PM CDT
|By Patrice Clark
As Jackson Public Schools gets ready for the new school year, district officials say while some students thrived while learning virtually- others did not.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2021 at 3:08 PM CDT
|By Josh Carter
The $20 million donation is the largest gift in the college’s history.
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Updated: Jun. 14, 2021 at 2:43 PM CDT
|By Josh Carter
As of now, Reeves said that he is unaware of any school district in Mississippi that teaches the Critical Race Theory curriculum.
Updated: Jun. 11, 2021 at 12:42 PM CDT
|By Sharie Nicole
Patrick Edmond is the newest principal at Smilow Prep, a charter school on Northside Drive.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2021 at 10:52 PM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
Mrs. Brown said that now that she is officially retired, she is looking forward to a big vacation!
Updated: Jun. 9, 2021 at 6:41 PM CDT
|By Roslyn Anderson
Operation Shoestring’s summer camp is focusing on academics to help children successfully reach the next level.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2021 at 11:26 AM CDT
|By Shyra Sherfield
Rhodes College has plans to make unvaccinated students cough up a little more money each semester for a health and safety fee.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2021 at 3:11 PM CDT
|By Nicholas Brooks
Meridian High School’s Principal Dr. Joe Griffin was arrested Saturday night on a DUI Other charge.
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Updated: Jun. 4, 2021 at 11:16 AM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
JPS says enrollment is down due to the pandemic.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2021 at 7:20 PM CDT
|By Roslyn Anderson and Kailynn Johnson
More than $21,304,000 in scholarships were awarded throughout the seven high schools.
Updated: May. 21, 2021 at 10:06 AM CDT
|By Jacob Gallant
A now-former Jackson teacher was arrested and charged with sexual battery.
Updated: May. 19, 2021 at 11:07 PM CDT
|By Roslyn Anderson
The top scholars in the Jackson Public School system were recognized for their hard work in a special ceremony.
Updated: May. 18, 2021 at 6:47 PM CDT
|By Roslyn Anderson
Murrah High School’s staff and faculty took to the streets in the remaining weeks of the semester to make sure students have what they need to finish the year.
Updated: May. 18, 2021 at 5:10 PM CDT
|By Josh Carter
In March, Reeves lifted the mask mandate in the state but kept the mask requirement in K-12 schools in place.
Updated: May. 14, 2021 at 8:30 PM CDT
|By Roslyn Anderson
Bond issue funding is making renovations to schools throughout the Jackson Public School District.
Updated: May. 7, 2021 at 7:22 PM CDT
|By Roslyn Anderson
It’s been a tough year for the Holmes County Consolidated School District.
Updated: May. 3, 2021 at 1:48 PM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff and Quentin Smith
Members of the Tougaloo Nine said they were grateful to be honored for taking a stand six decades ago.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2021 at 7:28 PM CDT
|By Courtney Ann Jackson
College tuition prices are rising but there are options out there to cut some of the costs.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2021 at 7:17 PM CDT
|By Roslyn Anderson
If your child is studious and a gifted performer, JPS has a space to enhance those talents.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2021 at 4:42 PM CDT
|By Associated Press
Jackson State University is the only institution that did not request to increase its tuition.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2021 at 11:37 AM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
Jackson State University, Tougaloo College, and Coahoma Community college will receive the grant.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2021 at 3:47 PM CDT
|By Jacob Gallant
Mississippi Coding Academies and DSC Training Academy is partnering to open a new campus in South Jackson.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2021 at 2:56 PM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
The free courses include tuition, fees, and books.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2021 at 11:14 AM CDT
|By Anthony Warren
Private and public school students say Northeast Madison Co. needs better internet.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2021 at 10:42 AM CDT
|By Associated Press
A community college in Mississippi is making it easier for students to take classes this summer.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2021 at 10:30 PM CDT
|Copiah-Lincoln Community College will return to full-time traditional classes in the fall, while leaving a healthy online catalog in place for those who aren't ready to return just yet.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2021 at 4:31 PM CDT
|By Associated Press
Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed House Bill 633 on Wednesday, and it will become law July 1.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2021 at 2:55 PM CDT
|By Associated Press
Mississippi legislators have agreed on a teacher pay raise plan, and it will head to Gov. Tate Reeves.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2021 at 10:52 PM CST
|By Josh Gauntt
Students and employees will not be required to wear face masks after the state mask mandate is lifted according to Superintendent Shane Barnette.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2021 at 7:47 PM CST
|By Quentin Smith
If signed into law, the pay increase will be in effect for the 2021-2022 school year.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2021 at 6:09 PM CST
|By WLBT.com Staff
The District said they are beginning to see an improvement in schools previously with low or no water pressure.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2021 at 1:27 PM CST
|By Associated Press
A bill that passed the Senate on Thursday would create a three-year loan repayment program.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2021 at 10:11 AM CST
|By Associated Press
The University of Mississippi will be holding two graduation ceremonies this spring.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2021 at 5:41 PM CST
|By Josh Carter
A bill introduced into the Mississippi Senate would withhold state funds from any school teaching from The 1619 Project curriculum.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2021 at 12:03 PM CST
|By Justin Dixon
The program is funded by a $1 million investment from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) with an overall $15 million commitment from Google.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2021 at 11:40 AM CST
|By WLBT.com Staff
Parents were notified via email that a potential threat was made against the school.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2021 at 10:42 AM CST
|By Jacob Gallant
Brandon High School is altering its schedule after an influx of positive COVID-19 cases.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2021 at 5:43 PM CST
|By WLBT.com Staff
A Madison Central senior will be attending one of the most respected universities in the world on a full scholarship!
Updated: Jan. 22, 2021 at 7:53 PM CST
|By Courtney Ann Jackson
Both the legislature and state board of education are considering proposals that seek to balance out the impacts of COVID-19 on districts, teachers and students.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2021 at 12:08 PM CST
|By WMC Action News 5 Staff
The Mississippi State Board of Education announced changes to grading and passing requirements Thursday in response to the difficulties presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2021 at 11:01 AM CST
|By WLBT.com Staff and Courtney Ann Jackson
A bill that will give Mississippi teachers more money is one step closer to becoming law.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 9:17 PM CST
|By Maggie Wade
The funds are given to school districts with 40 percent low-income families.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 9:59 PM CST
|By Courtney Ann Jackson
Teacher pay raise clears first legislative step.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2021 at 1:59 PM CST
|By WLBT.com Staff
District officials said schools will reopen on Tuesday, January 12, on a regular schedule.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2021 at 10:53 AM CST
|By Renaldo Hopkins
The Angie Thomas Writers Scholarship will cover tuition, room and board at the university for four years.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2020 at 5:22 PM CST
|By Jacob Gallant
Jackson Public School District’s Board of trustees approved the renaming of two of its elementary schools.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2020 at 11:20 AM CST
|By Associated Press
A former schools superintendent and teacher may soon join the Mississippi State Board of Education.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2020 at 10:56 PM CST
|By Therese Apel
“It was something about that day. I just felt like Jordan and Austin were both here with me.”