Kate Royals - Mississippi Today

Declining enrollment, increased absences threaten public school funding

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On Fri, 01/08/2021 - 10:26 AM

Schools across the state saw massive drops in student attendance in the fall semester, and more than half of Mississippi school districts appealed to the state superintendent of education with concerns about their funding as a result.

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Mississippi launches telehealth, teletherapy pilot in schools as ‘a way to keep kids learning’

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On Tue, 12/29/2020 - 10:00 AM

For children in some areas of Mississippi, a visit to the pediatrician can mean an hour-long drive and missed class time. Some parents miss work or lack access to transportation, and in the worst cases, the child never makes the appointment at all.

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Magnet student Amerie Thomas, 10, mixes colorful volcanoes using vinegar, baking soda and food dye.

Pay for new, mid-career teachers in Mississippi ‘extremely low’ compared to other Southern states

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On Wed, 12/23/2020 - 09:44 AM

A first-year teacher in Mississippi will take home an average of $25,500. By their 15th year on the job, that number only rises to around $27,000, according to new data from the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB).

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