Communications and Government Relations

Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Update for 2021-22 shows majority of students made gains, though pandemic impacted achievement levels

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For Immediate Release: July 21, 2022

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released today the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Update for the 2021-22 school year, which showed the majority of pre-K and kindergarten students made gains over the course of the school year but fell short of pre-pandemic achievement levels.

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State Board of Education Selects Search Firm for the State Superintendent

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For Immediate Release: June 27, 2022

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Board of Education (SBE) today selected the search firm, McPherson & Jacobson, LLC, to lead the search for the next state superintendent of education.

The firm will conduct a national search beginning July 1 for applicants who meet SBE requirements. The SBE anticipates interviewing the top candidates in October. The new superintendent is expected to start in the position in January 2023.

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MDE temporarily relocating offices within Jackson due to building repairs

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For Immediate Release: June 23, 2022

JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi Department of Education offices located at the Central High School (CHS) building, 359 N. West St., in downtown Jackson, will temporarily relocate to alternate work locations beginning Monday, June 27, due to building repairs.

The Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration estimates interior renovations and roof repairs to CHS will take at least six months to complete.

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Oxford High School’s Charlie Frugé selected as State Board of Education junior student representative

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For Immediate Release: June 16, 2022

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JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has selected Charlie Frugé of Oxford to serve as the high school junior student representative to the SBE for the 2022-23 school year.

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State Board Appoints Dr. Earl Watkins Superintendent of Achievement School District

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For Immediate Release: June 16, 2022

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has appointed Dr. Earl Watkins to lead the Mississippi Achievement School District (ASD), effective July 1.

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State Board Begins Process to Return Tunica County School District to Local Governance

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For Immediate Release: June 16, 2022

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted today to begin the process to return the Tunica County School District (TCSD) to local control. The first step in the 18-month process is to select applicants to serve on the local school board.