education
Hungry children in Mississippi might be missing out on free after-school supper program
Mississippi’s participation rate in a federally funded after-school supper program is one of the lowest in the nation.
Jackie Mader, The Hechinger Report, Author at Magnolia State Live
ap exam
The number of Mississippi students taking and passing AP exams hit an all-time high in 2017
More students than ever before took college-level exams last year, but percentage passing still trails other states
by Jackie Mader, The Hechinger Report, Thursday, March 1, 2018 10:01 am
education
Mississippians want more education spending, according to a new poll
Mississippi’s poll numbers closely followed the average for all Southern states, with 74 percent of voters recognizing a difference in the quality of education in ...
by Jackie Mader, The Hechinger Report, Friday, February 16, 2018 11:43 am
ole miss
Ole Miss tops list of flagship universities leaving in-state black students behind
Most sought-after public universities often don’t reflect their state populations, with the University of Mississippi topping the list.
by Jackie Mader, The Hechinger Report, Tuesday, January 30, 2018 9:48 am
oktibbeha county
How one Mississippi elementary school improved to an A rating
Focus on attendance, instructional time, led to improvement
by Jackie Mader, The Hechinger Report, Tuesday, January 30, 2018 9:34 am
education
Mississippi gets an F for weak regulatory oversight of its for-profit colleges
Experts say lack of oversight can lead to poor outcomes for students