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The Kelly Gene Cook Sr. Charitable Foundation has assumed responsibility for Mississippi’s STAR Program, the 61-year-old tradition honoring the state’s top high school seniors and their teachers.
Read MoreA Facebook post says Mississippi spends a greater share of its education budget on administration than any other state in
Read MoreThe Mississippi Office of the State Auditor and teachers across the state criticized a new requirement that classroom materials be
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A Facebook reel said, “We want teachers focused on teaching, not worrying about how they’ll pay for classroom supplies.” The
Read MoreThe auditor’s office said Tuesday that teachers will not receive Educator Excellence Fund payments on July 15 as the Department
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State Auditor Shad White’s office said in a Facebook post that teachers should receive EEF cards before their professional development
Read MoreState Auditor Shad White said teachers should have access to their EEF classroom supply funds before they return to school
Read MoreThe Mississippi Department of Education said it will make classroom supply funds available to teachers on July 15, 2026, responding
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A Facebook Reel criticized Mississippi’s education spending, saying the state uses a larger share of its education budget on administration
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A Facebook reel posted this week praised the efforts of Mississippi’s teachers, parents and students, saying, “Proud of what Mississippi’s
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