Analysis: School takeover tangled in web of other issues
The potential state takeover of Mississippi’s second-largest school district has highlighted the depth of anger some people feel about how policymakers treat public education and how some legislators have acted toward the capital city.
Miss. school plan seeks to double proficiency levels
Mississippi’s state Board of Education wants 70 percent of all students to perform proficiently on standardized tests under a new plan to comply with federal education legislation.
Miss. Board of Education authority eroding
The steady erosion of the state Board of Education’s authority was thrown into sharp relief last week, when Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves proposed bypassing the board to rewrite academic standards.
Bryant fills two vacancies on state school board
Gov. Phil Bryant has named Johnny Franklin of Bolton and Danny Spreitler of Amory to fill unexpired terms of Mississippi’s state Board of Education.
Miss. Board of Education OKs Common Core courses
Mississippi’s Board of Education approved new Common Core-aligned English and math courses Friday, but not before some board members objected, saying they believe teachers and students need another year to prepare.
Our view: Criteria for public school ratings gets another look
A month after releasing the results of its accountability ratings for the 2012-2013 school year, the State Board of Education is again tinkering with how is measures the success or failure of our school districts.
Aultman named to state education board
JACKSON — Former Clinton Mayor Rosemary Aultman will be taking a seat on the state Board of Education, at least for a few months. House
Charter school proponent Bomgar named to state education board
A leading proponent of charter schools may be joining the state Board of Education.
House Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton, said Monday he’s appointing Joel Bomgar to the board, pending Senate confirmation.