Education
Charter Schools Headed to House Floor
Lubed up by the addition of several friendly lawmakers, the House Education Committee, as expected, passed its version of a charter-school bill out of committee this morning.
Schools Likely Focus of Tuesday Bryant Speech
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant is expected to focus on education in his State of the State speech at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
JSU to Open Campus in Madison
Jackson State University will enroll students at its new 8,600-square-foot campus in Madison as early as this summer.
Study: High School Grad Rate Highest Since '76
The nation's high school graduation rate is the highest since 1976, but more than a fifth of students are still failing to get their diploma in four years, the Education …
Miss. House Eyes Its Own Charter School Proposal
House Education Committee Chairman John Moore said Monday that his panel would take up House Bill 369 Tuesday morning.
Analysis: Hosemann Defends School Lands Oversight
Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann is trying to head off another expected legislative movement that could undo 35 years of improvements in 16th Section land management for public schools.
Roll Call: See How Your Mississippi Senator Voted on Charter Schools
Wondering who voted for and against the Senate Charter School bill on Wednesday? Here's the list.
Education
Incarceration Over Education
If it's not your kid involved, it could be easy to look the other way when zero-tolerance policies incarcerate children for minor offenses.
Senate Committee Approves Charter School Bill
Legislation to expand charter schools in Mississippi is once again moving forward, with the state Senate Education Committee approving Senate Bill 2189 on a split vote Tuesday.
Education
Charter Schools Pass Senate Committee
A highly anticipated charter-school bill is on its way to the Senate floor. At an early morning meeting of the Senate Education Committee today, members agreed by voice vote to …
Miss. Lawmakers Eye Mandatory Kindergarten
At least three senators have introduced bills that would require 5-year-olds to attend school, and at least one House member also plans such a bill.
Miss. Schools Taking Look at Security Measures
The McComb school system is looking at switching to uniforms as a way to address security issues.
Miss. Lt. Gov. Proposes Armed Guards in Schools
Mississippi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves is proposing a $7.5 million program to help schools hire trained and armed law enforcement officers to work on campus.
Education
Scholarship Scheme Draws Fire
A plan by Gov. Phil Bryant to establish a scholarship fund for public-school students to go to private schools drew fire from Republican members of the committee.
City & County
JPS to Focus on Reading, Early Childhood
Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Cedrick Gray wants the district to focus on two key areas: reading and early childhood education.
