How Mississippi Reversed Its Educational Fortunes
Once ranked last in the nation, Mississippi's schools have achieved a remarkable turnaround by focusing on early literacy and teacher support.
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Mississippi Public Universities See Widespread Enrollment Growth
Enrollment in Mississippi's public university system grew by 2.7% in Fall 2025, with seven of the eight institutions reporting an increase in student numbers.
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Mississippi Substitute Fired on First Day Over Viral TikTok
A Mississippi substitute teacher was fired on her first day after posting a viral TikTok that included an inappropriate comment about a female student.
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Mississippi Schools Report 28% Rise in Chronic Absenteeism
Mississippi's chronic absenteeism rate surged by nearly 28% in the last school year, with over 120,000 students now missing significant instructional time.
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Mississippi High School Sports Body Urges End to Tailgating
Mississippi's high school athletics association has strongly recommended an end to on-campus tailgating following a weekend of violence at football games.
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Mississippi Teacher Hopefuls Face PRAXIS Exam Hurdle
Aspiring teachers in Mississippi face a significant career hurdle with the PRAXIS exam, which many fail, worsening the state's teacher shortage crisis.
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