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Mississippi House passes bills that essentially renames Common Core

January 23, 2015 Online Editor Comments Off on Mississippi House passes bills that essentially renames Common Core

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Mississippi House members overwhelming approved a pair of bills Thursday that may immunize members against controversy over Common Core State Standards, but could have little effect over what’s taught in the […]

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Mississippi Common Core: Opponents protest ‘fed ed’ as lawmakers convene

January 7, 2015 Online Editor Comments Off on Mississippi Common Core: Opponents protest ‘fed ed’ as lawmakers convene

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Gov. Phil Bryant reiterated Tuesday that Mississippi should stop using the Common Core academic standards, but just what legislative leaders plan remains unclear. Bryant spoke to more than 100 people who […]

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Phil Bryant on state superintendent: `she’s not in charge of public education’

December 3, 2014 Online Editor Comments Off on Phil Bryant on state superintendent: `she’s not in charge of public education’

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Republican Gov. Phil Bryant says state Superintendent of Education Carey Wright needs to understand “she’s not in charge of public education in Mississippi. The public is.” Bryant’s comments came Tuesday after […]

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2014 Legislature in review: A look at the major bills that flew and flopped in session

April 7, 2014 Online Editor Comments Off on 2014 Legislature in review: A look at the major bills that flew and flopped in session

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Here’s a glance at some of the top issues of the 2014 legislative session, which started in early January and ended Wednesday: Bills that passed ABORTION — House Bill 1400, which […]

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Mississippi Senate confirms Carey Wright as state superintendent of education

March 19, 2014 Online Editor Comments Off on Mississippi Senate confirms Carey Wright as state superintendent of education

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — State senators have confirmed Carey Wright as Mississippi’s state superintendent of education. Senators voted 46-6 for Wright Tuesday after a brief debate. Opponents say they’re concerned about Wright’s advocacy of Common […]

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