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Most Mississippi Third Graders Passed the โReading Gateโ on the First Attemptย ย
The Mississippi Department of Education announced on May 21 that 75.6% or 24,118 of third graders passed the initial administration of the third-grade reading assessment.
Education
Northeast Lauderdale High School Investigates Racist Slur on Baseball Field
Northeast Lauderdale High School in Meridian, Mississippi, is investigating after a video appeared on social media showing a student using a rake to write the n-word in the dirt on a school baseball field.
Petal Students to Return to New School Facilities
Petal School District is nearing completion on two major facilities expected to ease overcrowding, expand student opportunities and improve learning environments.
Hattiesburg School for Neurodiverse Learners Offers Individualized K-12 Educationย
Innova Preparatory School in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, offers specialized K-12 education for neurodiverse students, with each child receiving an individualized education plan to meet their needs and goals.ย
OATS Program Helps Jackson Seniors Learn New Technical Skills
The Bean Pathโs Older Adults Technology School provides opportunities for seniors ages 60 and older to learn technology skills.
Mississippi Schools Set New Goals for Attendance, Student Support
The Mississippi State Board of Education approved a new strategic plan focused on statewide attendance, student support and early intervention to go in effect July 1.
Higher Ed
Education Voices
Opinion | Homeschoolingโs Appeal Continues to Grow Post-Pandemic
Mark E. Wildmon and Kenneth V. Anthony write about why homeschooling has continued to grow in popularity even after the end of the COVID pandemic.

