Mississippi 3rd grade reading pass rate inches up to 85 percent
The LBPA was enacted in 2013 to improve early-grade literacy.
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Northwest’s Heindl honored with state government excellence award
The Excellence in Government Awards, governed by the Mississippi State Personnel Board, were created to celebrate the accomplishments of Mississippians supporting local, district, or state government.
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Board attorney addresses Whiteside issue to angry parents at school board meeting
“This board has no statutory or legal authority whatsoever to remove a duly elected board member,” Board Attorney Jim Keith explained to the frustrated audience.
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Funeral set for Saturday for longtime DeSoto County school board member Ann Jolley
Her tenure spanned periods of rapid district growth, facilities expansion and staff development initiatives.
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Uselton updates business leaders at Chamber luncheon
Uselton also touched on academic achievements, mentioning the district’s history of receiving an “A” rating from the Mississippi Department of Education since 2016.
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DeSoto County School Board votes to lower millage
School officials say they will continue to closely monitor the budget.
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Start of school information for DeSoto County Schools
Superintendent details important information for the start of the new school year.
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New Hernando High School celebrated with ribbon cutting
The new high school opens more space for its high school students, and more space elsewhere in the Hernando attendance area.
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Uselton named school superintendents association secretary
The membership is made up of 139 public school superintendents and more than 2,000 public school administrators.
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School board approves budget
No millage increase for taxpayers with budget approved.
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