We Need to Learn From Charter Schools Before Expanding ThemIt is too early to deem charter schools a success or failure in Mississippi. We are witnessing the beginning of a limited experiment in privatized "public" education starting this year in Jackson.
School Official Wants Probe of Anti-42 EmailsAlthough legislative opponents to school-funding ballot Initiative 42 have been threatening deep cuts to state agencies—and therefore state jobs—for months, a new front has opened up in the battle for the hearts and minds of state workers.
Initiative 42: Ballot of ConfusionA group advocating for an education-funding initiative is calling foul on the wording for the referendum on the secretary of state's sample ballot.
Analysis: Wright Wants Higher Bar Third-Grade Reading TestState Superintendent of Education Carey Wright wants to move the goalposts on third-grade literacy, requiring students to score significantly higher to advance to fourth grade.
‘I Can’t Breathe’: Restraint, Seclusion Under ReviewIn June, the Mississippi Department of Education drafted a restraint and seclusion policy that is already under tough scrutiny by parent, education and advocacy groups around the state.
The Katrina Education LieAmong the many reflections on the effects of Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast, the discussion of its effects on schools in New Orleans may be the most disingenuous.
Yarber, Council Gripped in Budget Battle of WillsJerry Taylor, like many of the people at Wingfield High School, was hopping mad about the City of Jackson's finances and a tax increase proposed to fill a budget deficit.
PEER Questions Grading System for Public SchoolsA legislative oversight group is questioning the way Mississippi grades its public schools even as the state moves forward with plans to take control of schools considered failing.
Although legislative opponents to school-funding ballot Initiative 42 have been threatening deep cuts to state agencies—and therefore state jobs—for months, a new front has opened up in the battle for the hearts and minds of state workers.
A group advocating for an education-funding initiative is calling foul on the wording for the referendum on the secretary of state's sample ballot.
In June, the Mississippi Department of Education drafted a restraint and seclusion policy that is already under tough scrutiny by parent, education and advocacy groups around the state.
Two new charter schools in Jackson are getting a big boost from a former chief executive officer, philanthropist who donates money to conservative Republicans.
Officials with the public-school advocacy group Better Schools, Better Jobs are exploring their options after top lawmakers denied the group's public-records request for emails.
Jerry Taylor, like many of the people at Wingfield High School, was hopping mad about the City of Jackson's finances and a tax increase proposed to fill a budget deficit.
The new system for grading Mississippi public schools is under fire in a recent PEER study that has called for changes.
Jackson State University's growth is taking place so rapidly that the school was caught off guard this year by the number of students wanting to study there.
Driven by research and common sense, law enforcement leaders are advocating for quality early education and reduced school suspensions and expulsions.
A legislative oversight group is questioning the way Mississippi grades its public schools even as the state moves forward with plans to take control of schools considered failing.