MDE announces 73.9% of 3rd graders pass reading assessment on first try
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For Immediate Release: May 26, 2022
Mississippi School of the Arts earns Arts Schools Network Exemplary School Designation
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For Immediate Release: May 24, 2022
JACKSON, Miss. – The Arts Schools Network (ASN) Board of Directors has designated Mississippi School of the Arts (MSA) as an Exemplary School in recognition of its commitment to excellence. The five-year designation is awarded for 2022-2027.
Two Mississippi Students Named 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars
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For Immediate Release: May 12, 2022
JACKSON, Miss. – U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced the 58th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.
The Mississippi scholars include:
MDE providing $23.1M of digital subscriptions to school districts at no cost
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For Immediate Release: April 29, 2022
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is providing $23.1 million of digital subscriptions to school districts at no cost to enhance the digital learning experience.
State Board Student Representative Amy Zhang among Mississippi’s nine U.S. Presidential Scholar Semifinalists
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For Immediate Release: April 28, 2022
2021 State of preschool report recognizes Mississippi as one of top five states for high-quality pre-K
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For Immediate Release: April 26, 2022
JACKSON, Miss. – The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) recognized Mississippi in its latest report on pre-K quality as one of only five states whose state-funded pre-K program meets all 10 quality standards for early childhood education.
Pearl River Central High School teacher Chayna Adams receives $25,000 Milken Educator Award
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For Immediate Release: April 22, 2022
JACKSON, Miss. – Pearl River Central High School (PRCHS) lead teacher Chayna Adams received the surprise of a lifetime today when she was awarded an unrestricted $25,000 Milken Educator Award at a 10 a.m. assembly in the school gym.
State Board of Education approves seven new early learning collaboratives to serve pre-K 4-year-olds
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For Immediate Release: April 22, 2022
Dr. Carey Wright announces retirement after historic tenure of record student achievement in Mississippi
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For Immediate Release: April 21, 2022
JACKSON, Miss. – After a 50-year career in public education, State Superintendent of Education Carey Wright, Ed.D., will retire on June 30, 2022.
State Board of Education names Donald Cook as executive director of MSMS
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For Immediate Release: April 21, 2022
Dr. Donald Cook
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted today to hire Donald Cook, Ed.D., as the executive director of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS).