Education
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Published by Daniel Cherry on 18 Mar 2013 06:16pm | Listen Now Thousands of Mississippians in adult education classes are in danger of losing all their progress towards a GED due to changes to the program. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports, students will have to pass all 5 parts of the test by December 31st or start all over again. Full Article > -
Published by Annie Gilbertson on 18 Mar 2013 06:49am | Listen Now At first glance, research on preschool may appear conflicting. A Vanderbilt University shows preschool students are 80-percent better prepared for school than their peers - especially in literacy and math. But a recent study of Head Start finds by third grade, their lead has all but disappeared completely. How should this data be interpreted? Full Article > -
Published by Annie Gilbertson on 18 Mar 2013 06:49am | Listen Now At first glance, research on preschool may appear conflicting. A Vanderbilt University shows preschool students are 80-percent better prepared for school than their peers - especially in literacy and math. But a recent study of Head Start finds by third grade, their lead has all but disappeared completely. How should this data be interpreted? Full Article > -
Published by Lawayne Childrey on 15 Mar 2013 05:21pm | Listen Now Supporters of early education say such programs are the first steps towards the kind of success that keeps children in school and out of the criminal justice system. Full Article > -
Published by Jeffrey Hess on 14 Mar 2013 06:36pm | Listen Now The bill is intended to clarify what type of religious expression is allowed in school. Full Article > -
Published by Jeffrey Hess on 13 Mar 2013 07:02pm | Listen Now Senators want to change how the state decides how much to spend on education. Full Article > -
Published by Jeffrey Hess on 12 Mar 2013 06:42pm | Listen Now The state senate passes a bill that includes nearly every education reform goal. Full Article > -
Published by Jeffrey Hess on 12 Mar 2013 06:40pm | Listen Now Representatives aim to let school employees carry concealed weapons. Full Article > -
Published by Jeffrey Hess on 28 Feb 2013 05:13pm | Listen Now State lawmakers could look to staff to be a first line of defense at schools. Full Article > -
Published by Lawayne Childrey on 28 Feb 2013 12:19am | Listen NowEven though Mississippi has seen a reduction in its childhood obesity rates it still remains the fattest state in the country
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Published by Lawayne Childrey on 27 Feb 2013 11:21pm | Listen NowFirst Lady Michelle Obama is praising Mississippi's effort to reduce childhood obesity by 13 percent .
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Published by Jeffrey Hess on 27 Feb 2013 06:42pm | Listen NowMississippi third graders could soon be repeating early grades.
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Published by Annie Gilbertson on 27 Feb 2013 08:36am | Listen NowSchool segregation in Tate County, Mississippi, has spurred debate about the concept of separate but equal. Mainly, whether it’s possible.
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Published by Annie Gilbertson on 27 Feb 2013 08:31am | Listen NowSchool segregation in Tate County, Mississippi, has spurred debate about the concept of separate but equal. Mainly, whether it’s possible.
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Published by Lawayne Childrey on 26 Feb 2013 09:42pm | Listen NowThe House and Senate Education Committees have both endorsed similar measures. The differences will need to be worked out before the plans can go to the governor for consideration.
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