Things to Know About the Fight Over Ole Miss Chancellor JobNegotiations continued on a possible resolution that would retain University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones, said former Gov. William Winter, who has been acting as a go-between.
Trustees Offer Deal to Ole Miss Chancellor Dan JonesMississippi's College Board is preparing to offer a two-year contract extension to the University of Mississippi chancellor whom they had previously refused to retain, individuals with knowledge of the negotiations said Thursday.
Bryant Signs $2.5 Billion K-12 Education Budget BillMississippi Gov. Phil Bryant on Wednesday signed a $2.5 billion budget for elementary and secondary schools, putting in place one of the biggest pieces of an overall state government spending plan for the coming year.
Mississippi Governor Signs K-12 Education Budget BillMississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a $2.5 billion budget for public schools, setting one of the biggest pieces of the state spending plan for the coming year.
So Much For State TransparencyLast year's corruption scandal involving longtime state Corrections Commissioner Chris Epps might have resulted in improvements to the state contracting process, but thanks to the Mississippi Senate, holes remain.
Ole Miss Students Demand Answers After Ouster of Dan JonesAngry students held aloft red and white signs proclaiming their support for ousted Chancellor Dan Jones on Monday, urging their classmates at the University of Mississippi to sign petitions and attend a protest rally at the state's flagship campus.
Obama Announces $240M in New Pledges for STEM EducationPresident Barack Obama is highlighting private-sector efforts to encourage more students from underrepresented groups to pursue education in science, technology, engineering and math.
College Board Won't Renew Contract with Ole Miss Chancellor Dan JonesJACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Dr. Dan Jones said Friday that the state College Board is not renewing his contract as University of Mississippi chancellor, and he will leave the job when his current four-year contract expires in mid-September.
Stinker Quote of the Week: 'History'The $100 million in "extra" funds Reeves is crowing about is still only about $200 million shy of the bare minimum schools need per the Mississippi Adequate Education Program.
Mississippi Legislature Creates a New Hurdle for Common Core StandardsMississippi became the latest state that could replace the controversial Common Core State Standards after the Mississippi House passed a bill Wednesday that will assemble a commission to examine the standards.