Education

The senate voted and approved a resolution on COVID-19 vaccination on October 1.

The Mississippi Center for Public Policy’s newly released report focuses squarely on critical race theory.

The 833 pride was on full display at Lanier High School Thursday morning. Members of the Lanier High School National Alumni Association, gathered at 833 Maple Street, in the auditorium, to present a $13,000 check, funds gathered through donations.

Superintendents warning students about the effects of participating in a wreckless TikTok challenge that promotes violence.

There are K-12 classes for students with dyslexia to autism, as well as speech and behavioral therapy.

Jackson State has unveiled its roadmap to success.

The top 10 school districts include Rankin, Madison and Clinton and bottom school districts include Holmes County Consolidated School District and Yazoo City.

Smith County School District announced the death of Steven Bynum. He was the head football coach and athletic director at Mize Attendance Center.

Because of a drop in COVID-19 cases across the district, school officials say masks will no longer be required in school buildings.

Results show student proficiency decreased in mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA).

The board that governs Mississippi’s public universities has voted to prohibit schools from requiring COVID-19 vaccines for students and staff.

Some local Historically Black Colleges and Universities received national recognition for their culture, pride and educational success.

The Jackson Public School District is squashing social media rumors that they have implemented a new vaccine policy.

Homeschool enrollment removed 6,731 students from Mississippi public school attendance rolls.

The Senate Education Committee held a hearing to learn more about the elements that impact teacher pay.

The 50-page report from the Mississippi Governor’s Human Capital Task Force details how Mississippi leaders should work to reform teacher compensation.

Family members said Bridges had gotten her first dose of the vaccine and was waiting to take her second.

The district did not provide any details about how the teacher died, but in an online tribute JPS said, “We extend our deepest sympathy to the family, coworkers, and students of Theodora Bridges.”

Dr. Sue Townsend, who has been Superintendent for the Rankin County School District for the past six years, announced her retirement.

You have until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday to email your comments about the need to improve Mississippi teacher salaries to the Senate Education Committee.

Hundreds of Mississippi kids are getting sick enough with COVID that they have to be admitted to the hospital.

A Central Texas school district is closing its schools after two teachers died last week of COVID-19.

Drop off will begin at 9:30 a.m. and classes will begin at 9:50 a.m.

The virtual learning option will remain in effect through the end of the first semester.

Data released this week from the Mississippi State Department of Health lists 28,990 students quarantined as of August 20.

The school district began requiring masks on August 9 and re-evaluated the move Wednesday.

The purpose of the meeting is to consider a virtual learning option through October 31, 2021.

The Mississippi governor has made it clear that he will not issue a statewide mask mandate. One DeSoto County family doesn’t understand his reasoning, especially with children 12 and younger not being able to get vaccinated.

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After just one week of being in school, one Rankin County mother said all three of her kids are out sick with COVID-19.