Education

Half a century ago, the civil rights movement launched its legendary struggle for racial equality. Many of its biggest battles were fought here in the south and one of its greatest victories was overturning the federal law that allowed racially segregated schools. But now, 50 years on, studies show schools are resegregating, especially in the south. This week on MPB, we ask: Why? And what does it mean for students?

"But think about what will be the consequences  5, 10 15 years from now. Not just in terms of our competitiveness but also the moral and the ethical responsibility that we have in supporting or nation's and communities kids."

"Took out students, injured students. Shot several students in the hallways in the school."

The public debate continues over the merits or foolishness of introducing charter schools in Mississippi.

"If you care about this person tell them and yall talk about it. And you give me a chance to decide If I wanna be with you or you wanna be with me."

A new study from the Children's Defense Fund says black children in Mississippi public schools are more than twice as likely to be disciplined or punished than white students.

Mississippi lawmakers are quickly moving through bills in the 2013 session.

"You know fresh face, someone that's really eager to be involved in the student body and really putting emphasis on recruiting new students. And the president being there and being seen by the student body as not just being someone in higher authority."

Mississippi lawmakers are moving forward with their promise to focus on education reform this session.

According to the National Weather Service 41 Mississippian's were killed and nearly 300 were injured in severe weather outbreaks last year.

Mississippi teachers and principals may soon be carrying concealed weapons.

We live in a state that has the smallest percentage of our adult population with some education beyond high school.

Two charter school bills are moving through the Mississippi legislature. One would allow for-profit companies to manage these new schools and one would not. And while the debate is growing in Mississippi, nationally these companies are losing their share of the market. 

The house and senate education committees are cranking out bills to beat a Tuesday deadline.