Education

Mississippi House votes for alternative wording for state funding amendment

JACKSON, Missisisppi (AP) — Republicans pushed through a proposal for alternate wording for a state constitutional referendum on school funding Tuesday, as supporters of the original language howled that the effort aimed to sabotage the November […]

Education

Mississippi Black Caucus calls for full funding of education budget

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — The Legislative Black Caucus’ request that House and Senate leaders fully fund Mississippi’s school budget formula appears likely to be fulfilled, based on early recommendations for state spending in this election […]

Education

The Way Forward for Black Students

By Honorable Peter C. Groff  For good reasons many African Americans have wonderful memories of their time in public schools. Among those recollections are the family and community legacies, the favorite teacher and the lifelong […]

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Remembering ‘Mr. Hayes’ The closing of a walking library

Students and teachers reflect on an ‘education giant’ By Gail M. Brown Special to The Mississippi Link When Emmitt W. Hayes, Sr. departed his earthly life on the night of December 26, 2014 at the Mississippi […]