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Miss. Dept. of Education rolling out new system to better track student achievement
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune
Fri,07/19/24-12:35PM , 606 Reads 7,962 Statewide
MSIS 2.0 addresses deficiencies in reporting that left Head Start student achievement untracked.

A new tracking system for student progress is rolling out across the state of Mississippi. It is expected to address a previous deficiency where Head Start student accomplishments were not being recorded.
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Members of the Mental Health Task Force Committee listen to presentations during their meeting at the Capitol in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

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State task force to tackle K-12, college students’ mental health
By Gwen Dilworth - Mississippi Today
Fri,07/19/24-12:05PM , 351 Reads 6,550 Statewide
A committee of legislators and state leaders convened at the Capitol this week to discuss mental health issues facing young Mississippians.

School and health officials cited a scarcity of mental health professionals for K-12 and college students in Mississippi as a major issue.
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Mississippi schools to share nearly $240 million more in education funding this fiscal year
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune
Thu,07/18/24-2:41PM , 582 Reads 8,438 Statewide
House Education Chairman Roberson cautions school districts that saw a significant increase in funding to use it wisely.
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UMMC INVITES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EXPLORE HEALTH CARE CAREERS
Wed,07/17/24-11:54AM , 497 Reads
UMMC INVITES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EXPLORE HEALTH CARE CAREERS

JACKSON, Miss.– The University of Mississippi Medical Center is inviting high school juniors and seniors interested in health care careers to visit the campus on Saturday, August 24 for Exploring Health Care Pathways.

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