Mississippi high school graduation rate tops 90 percent
A Facebook post announced Mississippi’s high school graduation rate has topped 90 percent, marking an all-time high that the post
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Sheriff ends practice of placing deputy on highway at Shannon schools
Sheriff Jim H. Johnson said effective immediately his office will no longer place a deputy in the middle of any
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Freedom 250 launches Impossible Civics Test ahead of America’s 250th
Freedom 250 and the U.S. Department of Education have launched the Impossible Civics Test in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary,
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Simino wins Regions Bank TEACH Prize, donates $10,000 to department
Dr. Jeannette Simino, who once came to teaching reluctantly, has grown into the role in extraordinary fashion and has won
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School honors Officer Derrick on School Resource Officer Day
The school posted on its Facebook page that it honored Officer Derrick on School Resource Officer Day, saying “Today we
Read MoreMississippi touts education gains under conservative policies
A Facebook post promoting Mississippi’s leadership in education said the state is “making history” and credited conservative policies, dedicated teachers
Read MoreVicksburg police thank school resource officers on appreciation day
The Vicksburg Police Department posted on Facebook that “Today is School Resource Officer Appreciation Day,” thanking school resource officers for
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Oxford School District honors school resource officers
The Oxford School District posted on its Facebook page that it is celebrating the school resource officers who serve the
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Southaven students host annual Charger Champion event for first responders
Southaven Intermediate School fifth-grade ambassadors hosted their annual Charger Champion event for local first responders, the Southaven Police Department said
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Facebook post highlights visit with TeenPact Mississippi students
A Facebook post said, “Today, I had the privilege of meeting with an exceptional group of students from across Mississippi.
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