
Mississippi Takes Control of Failing School District
The Mississippi State Board of Education has taken control of the Wilkinson County School District due to chronic academic failure and financial mismanagement.
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The Mississippi State Board of Education has taken control of the Wilkinson County School District due to chronic academic failure and financial mismanagement.

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