Current Districts of Innovation:
- Oxford School District Application 2019
- Rankin County School District Application 2020
- Tupelo Public School District Application 2020
- Corinth School District 2020
- Gulfport School District 2020
- Booneville School District Application 2021
- Grenada School District Application 2021
- Pascagoula-Gautier School District Application 2021
- Starkville Oktibbeha School District Application 2021
- Vicksburg Warren School District Application 2022
- Hinds County School District Application 2023
Mission
The mission of Districts of Innovation is to better prepare students for success in life and work by allowing districts flexibility in structure and implementation for requisite success.
Goals
- Expand learning choices through innovation
- Enhance learning for all students through innovative instruction
- Implement rigorous standards
- Reduce achievement gaps
- Reduce student remediation post-graduation
- Increase student engagement for all
Exemptions and Waivers
Districts of Innovation and Schools of Innovation can request exemptions from regulatory areas. Section 2 of the District of Innovation legislation allows for certain exemptions and waivers from standard requirements. This added flexibility offers easier implementation of innovative programs, provided the exemptions and waivers do not violate federal regulations and are approved by the State Board of Education. Note that state assessment requirements are not eligible for waivers.