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Mississippi schools will soon be required to teach computer science

By Kate Royals - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 892 Reads
On Fri, 03/26/2021 - 09:32 AM

Beginning in the 2024 school year, all Mississippi elementary, middle and high schools will be required to offer computer science courses.

This week, Gov. Tate Reeves signed into law “The Mississippi Computer Science and Cyber Education Equality Act,” which sets out a timeline for schools to incorporate the curriculum.

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‘It’s depressing’: More Mississippi students are in virtual classrooms without teachers during pandemic

By Kate Royals and Kelsey Davis Betz - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 2,246 Reads
On Mon, 03/22/2021 - 12:50 PM

Even before the pandemic, Treasure Cosie was already on a path to not have a geometry teacher her junior year at Leland High School.

Her school district isn’t technically designated as a Critical Teacher Shortage area by the Mississippi Department of Education, but there aren’t enough teachers to teach even core subjects like math.

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Pictured from Left to right: Jacob Bond (Newton CareMed), Wesley Chapman, Braxton Kelly, Lee Hollingsworth, Gracie Humphreys, Belle Hollingsworth, Brooklyn Ellis, Ashley Barrett, Asten Russell, Taylor Garrison, Ashley Smith, Carlee Bess Williams, Clayton Cooper (Decatur CareMed). Honor Society is sponsored by Melanie Hamrick. Student Council is sponsored by Tiffany Williams

Newton County Academy student council donates to CareMed

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On Fri, 04/09/2021 - 07:00 AM

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The I Got You program on March 26, 2021. The 8th grade class sponsored by Tiffany Williams participated in the IGU program Friday morning. It looked a bit different, but the message was the same. Left to right:Aidan Reed, Garrett Copeland, Harrison Wall, Hunter Massey, Cory Smith, Morgan Herrington, Destiny Gay, Sophia Collins, Lillian Nutt (Back row), Grace Pennington, Kennedy Gunter, Jacob Kelly, Sydnee Cosgrove, Landry Parks, Bentley Rose, Addison Mathis, Piper Collins, Slayden Hollingsworth, Ty Thrash, Sara Smith (Care Lodge) Amanda Creekmore (CMRC) Mr. Frankie Johnson (CMRC)

I Got U visits NCA campus

By NCA Photo, READ MORE > 461 Reads
On Fri, 04/09/2021 - 06:00 AM

The I Got You program on March 26, 2021. The 8th grade class sponsored by Tiffany Williams participated in the IGU program Friday morning. It looked a bit different, but the message was the same.

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New Summit School operators allegedly fleeced the Mississippi Department of Education out of more than $2 million from 2017 to 2020 using a program that serves hospitalized children. They had been charging the program for over a decade.

By Anna Wolfe - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 796 Reads
On Thu, 04/08/2021 - 02:02 PM

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How public education fared during the 2021 legislative session

By Kate Royals and Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 464 Reads
On Thu, 04/08/2021 - 12:08 PM

Before Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann finished his post-legislative session press conference on April 1, education advocates and politicos rapidly fired off texts to one another and to reporters, opining about an assertion he made.

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MDE: Legislature Passes Teacher Pay Raise, Increases Funds for State Board of Education Priorities

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On Thu, 04/08/2021 - 12:04 PM

Below is a press release from the Mississippi Department of Education:

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Chief Raymond Overstreet with Decatur Volunteer Fire Dept. and Melanie Hamrick with Newton County Academy unload cases of drinks and other supplies at the DVFD station donated by the NCA Honor Society. Students and staff donated much needed supplies as a way to give back to their community and to say thank you to fire and EMS departments for what they do. The DVFD was very thankful for the donation and commend the students, and all involved for recognizing the department’s efforts to keep the community safe. Submitted photo

DECATUR: NCA students donate supplies to local fire dept.

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On Thu, 04/08/2021 - 07:00 AM

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Newton County Farm Bureau 2nd grade coloring contest winner Landen Kennedy and his teacher Ms. Chance. Landen received $25.00 and will be entered in the Mississippi Farm Bureau statewide contest. Submitted photo

EDUCATION: Newton County student wins coloring contest

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On Thu, 04/08/2021 - 06:00 AM

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Parents of special needs students worry about New Summit School’s future after owner’s arrest

By Anna Wolfe - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 449 Reads
On Wed, 04/07/2021 - 04:48 PM

Educators assessed Mary Harbin Hinds, who has a rare chromosome disorder resulting in academic delays, as a nonreader when she entered New Summit School in third grade.

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