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Jackson Public Schools will expand pre-K access to children in the city through a new early learning collaborative. Credit: Jackson Public Schools

JPS receives $9 million to expand pre-K access
By JULIA JAMES - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Mon,05/09/22-4:50PM, 169 Reads 3,769 Statewide
The Jackson Public School District is expanding pre-kindergarten services through a $9 million grant from the state, allowing them to serve more 4-year-olds in the city.
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After some parents raise concerns, Madison County Schools places books in ‘restricted circulation’
By JULIA JAMES - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Fri,04/22/22-4:00PM, 276 Reads 5,611 Statewide
Madison County school officials placed more than 20 books in restricted circulation last week following complaints from parents about their contents.

Students must have parental permission to check out one of the restricted books in the district’s elementary, middle, and high school libraries.
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State Superintendent Carey Wright to retire June 30
By JULIA JAMES - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Fri,04/22/22-9:00AM, 322 Reads 5,577 Statewide
Mississippi Superintendent of Education Carey Wright announced her retirement, effective June 30, at the State Board of Education meeting on Thursday.

Wright, who first took on the role in 2013, has been the longest-serving superintendent of education since the state board was created in 1982.
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Mississippi selected for new program connecting rural communities with federal resources
By JULIA JAMES - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu,04/21/22-9:38AM, 244 Reads 4,356 Statewide
Federal government officials, together with Congressman Bennie Thompson, traveled to the Delta Wednesday to announce a new program aimed at connecting rural communities with more resources.
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