Mississippi Receives 2023 Frank Newman Award for State Innovation
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For Immediate Release: June 22, 2023
Mississippi Receives 2023 Frank Newman Award for State Innovation
JACKSON, Miss. – The Education Commission of the States has announced Mississippi as the 2023 Frank Newman Award for State Innovation recipient in recognition of the state’s laudable improvements in academic achievement among K-12 students.
State Board of Education Names Dr. Ray Morgigno Interim State Superintendent of Education

Dr. Ray Morgigno
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For Immediate Release: June 15, 2023
State Board of Education Names Dr. Ray Morgigno Interim State Superintendent of Education
Lafayette High School’s Kate Riddle selected as 2023-24 State Board of Education junior student representative
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For Immediate Release: June 15, 2023
Lafayette High School’s Kate Riddle selected as 2023-24 State Board of Education junior student representative
National report recognizes Mississippi as one of top two states for teacher preparation in the science of reading
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For Immediate Release: June 14, 2023
National report recognizes Mississippi as one of top two states for teacher preparation in the science of reading
State Board of Education Announces Plan to Consider an Interim State Superintendent of Education Effective July 1
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For Immediate Release: May 18, 2023
State Board of Education Announces Plan to Consider an Interim State Superintendent of Education Effective July 1
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) today announced it will hold a special-called meeting on June 15 to consider the appointment of an interim state superintendent of education effective July 1.
The SBE also voted to allow the individual who is named interim state superintendent to be eligible to apply for the permanent position.
76.3% of third graders pass state reading assessment on first attempt
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For Immediate Release: May 18, 2023

76.3% of third graders pass state reading assessment on first attempt
2022 State of Preschool Report recognizes Mississippi as one of top five states for high-quality pre-K
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For Immediate Release: May 18, 2023

2022 State of Preschool Report recognizes Mississippi as one of top five states for high-quality pre-K
Two Mississippi Students Named 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars
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For Immediate Release: May 10, 2023
Two Mississippi Students Named 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars