Outstanding graduates receive Scholarships
Program honors students for leadership and community service
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COVID-19 guidelines for K-12 school year
The Mississippi Department of Health on Friday released COVID-19 guidelines for K-12 schools for next school year.
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mde equips districts for distance learning
Millions available to school districts for computer devices
read more→Outstanding graduates receive Scholarships
Program honors students for leadership and community service
read more→MASS ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Veteran educators to help advance public education in MS
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superintendents plans to reopen
MASS webinar explores challenges facing districts during pandemic
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schools plan to "return to play"
MASS webinar focuses on restart of sports activities in MS schools
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Faster Track to Career Goals
State waives entry-test exams in response to COVID-19 challenges
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A Blueprint for Back to School
Will you be ready when health officials give the green light?
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Teachers Answer the Call to Serve
Say Thanks! during National Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8
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MASS Cancels 2020 Summer Convention
During Covid-19 Crisis, Health and Safety Remain Top Priorities
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MDE Requests Suspension of Testing
State Superintendent Requests Suspension of Testing Requirements
read more→Is your district ready for the Coronavirus?
Administrators of K-12 schools urged to plan, prepare and respond
read more→Kathyrn Daniels Wins Milken Educator Award
MS students become historians at Petal High School
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New Albany HS Named Distinguished School
Forward thinking and innovation lead to national recognition
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Gain Credit Hours
Gain Valuable Credit Hours at the 2020 MASS/Alliance Winter Conference on Jan. 26-29
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MASS urges drivers to use caution around school buses, Bus Saftey Week Oct. 21-25
read more→OGHS Awarded
NFHS Selects Oak Grove High in Hattiesburg, MS as National Performing Arts School of Excellence
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Three out of Four MS Schools, rated C or higher on accountability grades continuing a 3 year trend.
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Statewide Assessments
Mississippi student achievement on statewide assessments reaches all-time high.
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Back to School Letters
Writing the annual back-to-school letter is on every superintendent’s to-do list, but don't make it routine.
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Wise and Worthwhile
It helps to bring everyone together to focus on issues that matter to as educators and leaders.
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Advance Mississippi
Extension approved for some first-year special non-renewable licenses candidates.
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Still time!
There are many reasons to attend the 2019 Summer Convention at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi.
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Convention App
Download free MASS App as your personal guide to Summer Convention for July.
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Summer Convention
Mississippi premier networking event for school leaders and tech trends is July 7-12.
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3rd Grade Standards
Improvement trend continues - Majority of 3rd graders meet higher literacy standards.
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Ready Graduates
We, at MASS, believe that the future of our state rests in the hands of ready graduates.
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Teacher Pay Updates
School districts have been requested to verify MAEP-funded teachers for pay raise.
read more→Salary Differences
New report spells out the teacher salary differences in state schools across the nation.
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Innovative District
Oxford School District brings total number to eight approved innovative districts.
read more→Outstanding Educators
MDE announces administrator, teacher of the year; Pambianchi, Gadd head list of 2019 recipients.
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Unleash Possible
MASS launches campaign to boost Mississippi's teacher workforce for a brighter future.
read more→State Tests
What tests does each state require? Only one-third of the states use the PARCC or Smarter Balanced tests.
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Senate Recognition
MS Senate spotlights top-performing districts & applauds superintendents for job well done.
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Academic Calendar
Shift in academic calendar draws results in corinth. Students thriving despite no summer break.
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National Leaders
Mississippi students among nation's Top Youth Volunteers; Outstanding service recognized.
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Advance Mississippi
Superintendents launch Advance Mississippi initiative highlight teachers' role to a brighter future.
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Winter Conference
School safety advocate heads lineup. Educators seek solutions to challenges in education.
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Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates Rise to National Average. Drop-out rate declines to historic low.
Starkville Ipads
Starkville-oktibbeha rolls out new ipads to bridge digital gap between teachers and students.
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Preschool Grant
Mississippi receives $10.6 million preschool grant. 60,000 students expected to benefit.
read more→Teacher Raises
Will a teacher pay raise happen this year? Key state leaders are signaling support.
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Funding Unlikely
School funding rewrite unlikely in 2019. Speaker says legislative support is limited.
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School Reform
Dominant, top-line educational concerns for decades being replaced by other topics.
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Retirees Serving
More retired state employees could serve as legislators. AG ruling opens door for candidates.
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Love of Uneducated
Future of education depends on unity, greater investments. Reflections on the condition of America.
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CTE Discussions
Meeting dates for CTE discussions announced. Listening tour will provide opportunities for input.
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Political Complexion
America's teachers challenge political complexion with a new wave of candidates.
read more→Bridging the Chasm
Student successes hinge on stronger partnerships between parents and teachers.
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Accreditation Struggles
Teacher shortages lead to accreditation struggles; Districts on probation.
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Public Perceptions
Are public perceptions of teachers changing? New study reveals growing appreciation of educators.
read more→Best in the Nation
Three Mississippi Schools are being recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools.
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Teacher Shortage
Officials around the globe are pursing solutions to address teacher shortages.
New Albany Bond
Overwhelming support of an $8.5 million bond issue in New Albany will lead to school renovations.
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Gulfport Taking Action
Gulfport High School is among connecting students’ career interests with relevant academic courses.
read more→Exciting Future
While perspectives vary, proponents agree that the future of public education is exciting.
read more→Longer Bus Rides
Bridge closures triggered by insufficient funding are resulting in longer bus rides across Mississippi.
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Leadership Perspectives
What do superintendents across the nation say are the challenges in education?
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Schools Held Back
Some say the United States has lost ground to other countries due to technological deficiencies.
read more→Top Performers
Take a closer look into how low bars are effecting students in Mississippi state schools.
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MHSAA New Members
Three new administrators are joining MHSAA Executive Committee to serve for a four year term.
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Teacher Pay Raises
Teacher pay raises may be on the horizon for Mississippi. State officials are exploring the idea.
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Project Waste
The state Department of Education spent $840,000 then scrapped a software project.
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Lottery Effects
A state-sponsored lottery in Mississippi became a sure thing when the House reversed course.
read more→Accountablity Grading
State Board of Education Votes to Adjust Baseline Accountability Scores for Schools with a 12th Grade.
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School Safety
Superintendents Convention takes proactive steps and focuses on security planning.
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