Education

School Cuts Have Serious Consequences

States' large cuts in spending on education have "serious consequences" for the economy, in both the short and long term.

Graduation Rates, Test Scores Up

Mississippi's graduation rate rate rose to 73.7 percent in 2011, according to the state Department of Education.

Most Miss. Students Unprepared for College

Mississippi's ACT scores remained the worst in the nation last year, despite an increasing number of students taking courses that are supposed to prepare them for college.

Saggy Pants and JSU

While I understand the cartoon was intended to poke fun at Stokes' attempt to better our region's youth, it took an unfair swipe at Jackson State University students.

Can Charters Plug the 'Pipeline'?

Officials in Meridian and Lauderdale County appear to be running a school-to-prison pipeline.

Teacher Evaluation Talk Skips Details of Miss. Plan

Mississippi lawmakers are learning about teacher evaluations, but some may not realize the state Department of Education is creating a statewide evaluation system.

Millsaps College Recognized as a Top Educational Value

Millsaps College is the best college in the state of Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama based on student satisfaction, postgraduate success, four-year graduation rate and competitive awards.

Obama Criticizes Romney, Ryan on College Funding Cuts

President Barack Obama told Ohio students Tuesday that proposed Republican cuts to college aid show that opponent Mitt Romney "does not think investing in your future is worth it."

Dr. Cedrick Gray's entry plan focuses on engaging the following three groups (JPS's Board of Trustees & superintendent's staff, Community leaders, Legislative (city & state) members with parents, and school staff.)

The JFP Interview with JPS Superintendent Dr. Cedrick Gray

The atmosphere at the Jackson State University e-Center on Aug. 2 was more like a wedding reception than a welcoming for a public school superintendent.

UM Physics Researchers Contribute to Higgs Boson Discovery

Researchers in the University of Mississippi Department of Physics played major roles in the research and discovery of the Higgs boson,

DOJ: State Again Stepping on Kids' Rights

On Aug. 10, the DOJ released a new investigative report that found violations of the constitutional rights of children in Mississippi, this time in Meridian.

War on Saggy Pants, Colorful Shoes

For the second time this week, local officials made headlines for their reactions to children's clothing styles.

JPS Chief Ready for 'Gameday'

When new Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Cedrick Gray put the kibosh on a basketball tournament at Lanier High School in July, some people might have gotten the impression that Gray isn't into sports.

Screw U: A Higher Ed Bubble?

Football coaches often earn more than university presidents.

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