Mississippi’s public school teachers are ROCK STARS! School and district accountability ratings are out, and the news is good! Of Mississippi’s 138 traditional public school districts, 96% are rated C or better, and 71% are rated A or B. Of Mississippi’s seven charter schools that received ratings, 14% are rated C; no charter school is …
Accountability Ratings are Out, Public Schools Continue to Shine Read More »
Mississippi public school students and teachers are continuing their march toward excellence! State test scores for the 2022-2023 school year have been released, and the news is good, with the percentage of students scoring proficient or advanced reaching an all-time high in every subject. Congratulations and thanks are due our wonderful public school teachers! The …
Want some evidence that electing public school supporters to the Legislature makes a difference? Read on, and then be sure to VOTE in Tuesday’s primary election. It matters – a lot.You’ve probably seen lots of spin around what is being hailed nationally as the Mississippi Miracle – dramatic improvements in Mississippi’s national ranking in 4th-grade …
Teachers and parents will want to take advantage of important meetings coming up this week… Thursday evening, Senate Education Chairman Dennis DeBar will be in Greenville to hear from educators about teacher pay. Teachers are strongly encouraged to attend and share their thoughts. This will be the fourth of five scheduled listening sessions. Upcoming Teacher Listening …
Teachers and Parents: More Important Meetings This Week Read More »
Tomorrow evening, Senate Education Chairman Dennis DeBar will host a meeting in Tupelo to hear from educators about teacher pay. Teachers are strongly encouraged to attend and share their thoughts. This will be the third of five scheduled listening sessions. Upcoming Teacher Listening Sessions Wednesday, Nov. 10, 5:30 p.m. – Tupelo (1st Congressional District)In person: Tupelo …
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The Mississippi Department of Education has released the results of the statewide assessments administered to students in the spring of 2021. This was the first round of state testing since the pandemic struck nearly two years ago causing unprecedented and repeated disruptions in learning. As expected, the tests showed that students did not make the …
MDE Releases First State Test Scores Since Pandemic Began Read More »
Tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. is the deadline to submit your feedback on the most recent changes proposed for the Mississippi Statewide Accountability System. See the public comments submitted by The Parents’ Campaign here. The most significant changes are those related to:• Definition of a School At-Risk and in need of assistance• Requiring the use of established …
Deadline Tomorrow: Comments on Accountability Changes Read More »
More changes have been proposed for the Statewide Accountability System, and the public is asked to provide feedback. The deadline to submit comments is 5:00 p.m. on April 30. The most significant changes being proposed are those related to: Definition of a School At-Risk and in need of assistance Requiring the use of established percentiles when …
Accountability Changes Proposed, Feedback Period Open Now Read More »
School and district accountability ratings have been released. Find the grades assigned to your school and district. The State Board of Education voted to delay for a month approval of ratings for the Corinth School District and four special schools. The Schools for the Blind and the Deaf, as well as two school0s on the Coast …
2018 School and District Accountability Ratings Released Read More »
The State Board of Education will review Mississippi’s school and district accountability model at a work session set for 2:00 p.m. on October 10, 2018. This public meeting will take place in the fourth-floor board room of the Department of Education at 359 North West Street in Jackson. The review was inspired by numerous concerns expressed to the Board about …
