Education
Factcheck: The Charter Scoop
The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board helped us factcheck some statements made in interviews about charter schools, including by Forest Thigpen in this issue and in the March 9 interview …
Education
Thigpen: ‘No Such Thing’ as ‘Private Charter Schools’
Mississippi Center for Public Policy President Forest Thigpen insists that charter schools not only play fair in the state of Mississippi, but have the ability to change the game of …
Education
Rankin Assistant Superintendent, Ridgeland Businessman New Mississippi Board of Education Members
Dr. Jason Scott Dean of Madison and Edward "Buddy" Bailey of Brandon both received the Senate Education Committee's blessing for their appointment to the Mississippi Board of Education this Monday.
Economy
JPS: Charter Schools Cost Jackson Half A Million Dollars, Drain Needed Resources
New charter schools are a money drain on Jackson Public Schools, the district's chief financial officer, Sharolyn Miller, warned Thursday.
Mississippi State Receiver Fred Brown Dismissed from School
Mississippi State receiver Fred Brown has been dismissed from the university.
Status Unclear of Public School Funding Formula Changes
With only days to go, it remains unclear whether Mississippi lawmakers will attempt major changes to the state's public school funding formula.
Education
Debating Restraining, Secluding Kids
The Mississippi Board of Education released an updated restraint and seclusion policy this month that inaugurates more stringent regulations for when adults working in public schools can use force in …
Mississippi Senate Roll Call on Charter Schools Bill
The Mississippi Senate, on a 24-21 vote Thursday, passed the final version of Senate Bill 2161, which would allow students in Mississippi school districts with academic ratings of C, D, …
Senate Passes Bill Allowing More to Attend Charter Schools
More students would be able to attend charter schools in Mississippi under a bill headed to Gov. Phil Bryant for his approval or veto.
Cover
Jumping the Line: Caught in the Crossfire of Ridgeland's Demographic Struggles
Many parents in urban areas, met with the spatial and academic barrier of their zip codes, have no choice but to send their children to the public school available to …
Education
First Lady Michelle Obama to Address Jackson State Grads
Jackson State University's spring graduates will be among the last group of graduates to hear from First Lady Michelle Obama, who has included the Mississippi college as part of her …
City & County
JPS Gifted Students Teach Classmates About Mardi Gras with a Parade
Decked out in feathers and beads and decorative umbrellas, the sixth-grade Northwest Jackson IB Middle School students hosted a lively parade celebrating the historical and cultural significance of Mardi Gras …
City & County
Parents’ Conundrum: Mississippi Charter Schools
Jackson mom and business owner Tracie James was dissatisfied with the lack of one-on-one opportunities at school for her youngest son, formerly a North Jackson Elementary School student in Jackson …
Education
Some Charter-school Students Could Cross Districts Due to New Legislation
Students from Mississippi school districts with academic ratings of C, D or F could cross district lines to attend charter schools elsewhere under a measure moving forward in the state …
Education
'Save Our Children Act' Amendments Appear in More Bills
Sections of Rep. Omeria Scott's failed Mississippi Save Our Children Act have ended up into another education bill as an amendment weeks after it was added to the already-controversial Parent …
