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Mississippi wants more citizens to earn a college degree or obtain industry credentials
By JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Tue,12/16/25-9:48AM , 424 Reads 6,472 Statewide
Expectations are that legislation will be presented during the 2026 legislative session focused supporting Mississippians in their workforce development educational journey.
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Lawmakers see financial literacy as a growing need in Mississippi’s colleges and universities
By JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Tue,12/16/25-9:34AM , 356 Reads 6,231 Statewide
“We will be looking at some legislation that will mandate financial literacy at our colleges and universities and really at every level,” State Sen. Nicole Boyd said.
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Top JPS official leaves to lead Atlanta charter school network
By DEVNA BOSE - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Mon,12/15/25-2:44PM , 558 Reads 6,616 Statewide
Michael Cormack, deputy superintendent of Jackson Public Schools, is leaving the district to lead a network of charter schools in Atlanta.
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Souh view of the State Capitol from Mississippi Street in Jackson, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

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Harrison: Vouchers to Mississippi schools teaching Christian values are OK, but what if other values are taught?
By BOBBY HARRISON - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Mon,12/15/25-2:32PM , 468 Reads 6,324 Statewide
Below is a political opinion column by Bobby Harrison:

Mississippi private school officials have said they would welcome receiving public funds from state taxpayers to help educate their students, but not if it means governmental oversight of their faith-based curriculum and their admissions requirements.
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