March 5, 2010

President Unveils Turnaround Grants for Schools

Survey: U.S. Teachers More Interested in Reform Than Money

Leader Chosen to Direct Mississippi's Takeover Districts

Northwest Rankin Teacher Named Finalist for National Award

First Lady Tours Jackson Schools, Promotes Health

Ocean Springs Teacher Named Finalist for National Award

USM to Host Education Forum on March 9

JPS Teacher of the Year Defying Stereotypes

Feb. 26, 2010

Barbour OKs Takeover of Okalona Schools

Reality Fair Held at Murrah High

Laurel School Board Members Honored

Foundation Donates Band Instruments to Pass Christian Students

Education Reform, One Classroom at a Time

Graduation Gaps Emerge for Science Majors

Survey: What Keeps Effective Teachers in the Classroom

What a Superlative Student Assessment System Should Look Like

Gaining Ground in Middle Grades: Why Some Schools Do Better

Feb. 19, 2010

Report: Empowering Effective Teachers

Eight States Advance Early-College Concept

Partnership Recognizes Efforts of Metro Jackson Teachers

Barksdale Plan May Help State Schools

Quitman School Using Art in Learning

Feb. 12, 2010

For Students At Risk, Early College Proves a Draw

Group Releases Results from Retaining Teacher Talent Study

Failure Rates Climbing for Advanced Placement Tests

Report: The Growing Excellence Gap in K-12 Education

Michael Chosen Teacher of the Year in Meridian

Poplarville School Board Honors Teachers

Heidelberg Prepares to Build New Elementary School in Jasper County

Feb. 5. 2010

Mississippi Teacher License Info Now Online

Oxford High School Shines at Theatre Festival

College Board: Minority Male Plight Demands Broad U.S. Action

State Teacher Policy Yearbook Released by National Council on Teacher Quality

New Critiques Urge Changes in Common Standards

Jan. 29, 2010

Report: Mississippi Education Improves from D- to B+

JPS Holds Dads of Destiny Conference

Study: Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Harm Reading Skills

State Pre-School Programs Save $1B a Year in Crime, Education Costs

Study: Female Teachers May Pass Math Anxiety to Girls

Play, Then Eat: Shift May Bring Gains at School

 
 
 

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by The State Scholars Initiative.


  
Salute to Mississippi Scholars
April 15, 2010
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Jackson Convention Complex

Register today to attend Salute to Mississippi Scholars! Business leaders, counselors and scholar coordinators are invited to the 2010 Salute, which coincides with the MEC's Annual Meeting.

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Scenes from Mississippi Scholars events


Wal-Mart gives $75,000
to Public Education Forum

From left: MEC President Blake Wilson, Vice President of Foundation Programs Vickie Powell, Senior Manager of Public Affairs for Wal-Mart, and PEF Board Member Gloria Harvey.
 
On February 18, Tice White of Wal-Mart presented a check from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. for $75,000 to the Public Education Forum of Mississippi, which is an affiliate of MEC.

 Jones County recognized for participation in Scholars

Pictured from left are Mark Herrington, West Jones principal; Vickie Powell director of Mississippi Scholars; and Steve Thrash, superintendent of the Jones County School District.

The Mississippi Scholars program, affiliated with the Mississippi Economic Council, recognized the Jones County School District and West Jones High School for the high percentage of Mississippi Scholars among the 2007-08 graduating senior classes. The district was named a District of Distinction and West Jones was named a School of Distinction. Out of the 206 graduating seniors at the school in 2008, 113 were Mississippi Scholars. There were 164 Mississippi Scholars district-wide. It was one of three districts in the state with the highest percentage of its graduating class to be honored as Mississippi Scholars.  -- From the Laurel Leader Call


Mississippi’s Public Education Forum is “committed to excellence in Mississippi Public Schools."
Working with local business and community leaders as well as teachers and parents, the Forum is dedicated to impacting the lives of Mississippi students through programs and public policy
.

Student achievement in Mississippi is the number one priority of the Public Education Forum.
Business leaders committed to economic development understand that creating a strong, viable education system is the first step to expanding business growth and development in the state. Education leaders know that long-term, sustainable growth in student achievement will take commitment from each sector of the community.

Our Web site is geared to reach each sector that must play a strong and committed role in our drive towards excellence. Join with us in strengthening public education!
 
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