School Accountability
Mississippi Public Education Raises Academic Bar Again
The Mississippi Board of Education recently adopted new, higher performance cut scores – the scores that determine whether a school or district is rated A, B,
School and District Accountability Ratings Announced
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has announced school and district accountability ratings based on assessment results for the 2024-2025 school year. Despite continued improvement
Thank You to These Rock Stars
Among our state’s greatest treasures – hands down, without question, day-in and day-out: Mississippi’s public school TEACHERS! They come in early, stay late, and work countless
Pre-k Funding at Risk, Please Call
Word at the Capitol is that state funding for pre-k programs is at risk. After adjourning the 2025 Regular Legislative Session without adopting a state
Changes Proposed to Statewide Accountability System, Grad Requirements
The Mississippi Board of Education is seeking public comment on the proposed elimination of the U.S. History end-of-course assessment as a requirement for graduation, effective with the
ALERT: House Education Committee Passes Troublesome Bills
ALERT: This afternoon, the House Education Committee passed two bills that could threaten the wonderful progress being made in our public schools. HB 1617 allows
