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House lawmakers consider Mississippi school consolidation amid enrollment decline, increased funding
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (649+ words) Mississippi's public school enrollment is down over 60, 000 students in the last decade while the state's education budget has reached record levels. House lawmakers have discussed consolidation in the past but efforts have stalled. Members of the Mississippi House of Representatives…...
Morton: "Mississippi Miracle" in reading occurred over time thanks to programs that work, specialist says
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (565+ words) Below is an opinion column by Taurean Morton: Mississippi Today Ideas is a platform for thoughtful Mississippians to share their ideas about our state's past, present and future. Opinions expressed in guest essays are the author's own and do not…...
Mississippi announces statewide AI educational framework
1+ week, 3+ day ago (369+ words) The state artificial intelligence educational framework will provide a foundation for understanding, teaching, and applying AI in education and workforce development. On Thursday, Mississippi released its statewide artificial intelligence education priorities, which provide a structured, step-by-step map of the AI…...
Judge tosses out former Jackson State University president's lawsuit against IHL board
1+ week, 3+ day ago (360+ words) A judge has dismissed a lawsuit by former Jackson State University President William B. Bynum Jr. against the university and the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees, ending a six-year legal battle. Bynum, who was JSU president from July…...
Williams studies library system's spending; informs city officials
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (181+ words) The Enterprise Journal Williams studies library system's spending; informs city officials On the job for a year as the executive director of the Jackson-Hinds Library System, Jeanne Williams has spent hours studying the system's financial records. "My favorite part of…...
Enrollment declines demand consolidation
2+ week, 1+ day ago (173+ words) The Enterprise Journal Enrollment declines demand consolidation "The steady decline in enrollment in Mississippi's public schools over the past dozen years raises two questions: Why is it happening? What is the state doing about it? There is no single answer…...
Backward Glance Wednesday, May 20
2+ week, 2+ day ago (188+ words) Five Years Ago: On May 20, 2021, retired South Pike teacher Terry Blake gave bicycles to Jaylen Lee and Landon Johnson, who had the most growth on end-of-the-year math scores and Kalyn Dawson and Mc Kenzye Strickland who had the most growth…...
Effort to make all Mississippi school boards elected failed this session. Another try could come in January
2+ week, 4+ day ago (792+ words) According to the Mississippi School Boards Association, nearly 72% of school board members in the state's 138 school districts are elected. 23 districts have both elected and appointed board members. An effort was made during the 2026 legislative session to make all Mississippi school…...
South Pike students honored for high scores on ACT
3+ week, 6+ day ago (116+ words) The Enterprise Journal South Pike students honored for high scores on ACT There are many benefits to purchasing a subscription, including: Donate to the Enterprise-Journal! Local news coverage is critical for a strong and vibrant community. Unfortunately, local publications are…...
Dean: Southwest largely unaffected by Canvas hack
4+ week, 2+ hour ago (178+ words) The Enterprise Journal Dean: Southwest largely unaffected by Canvas hack The nationwide hack of Canvas, a learning management system used by thousands of schools in the U. S. , has reportedly had minimal negative impact on Southwest Mississippi Community College. SMCC Vice President…...