Author: Matthew Lynch
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Mississippi college to offer study abroad program to Cuba
The University of Southern Mississippi is now offering a study abroad program option that will send students to study in Cuba this summer. The description for ... -
More Than Half of U.S. Public School Students in Poverty
According to a new analysis of 2013 federal data, the majority of U.S. public school students come from low-income families despite the improving economy. The Southern ... -
USM Ranked as a Top Spot for National Board Certification
My alma mater, the University of Southern Mississippi, was recently ranked sixth in the entire nation for producing National Board Certified Teachers. National Board Certification is ... -
New York City Expands Dual-Language Programs
The New York City Education Department plans to expand dual-language programs offered in the city’s public schools. The plan was announced last week by New York ... -
Career and Technology Building Opens in San Antonio
The San Antonio School District in Texas is giving its students a one-of-a-kind experience to take career courses and earn trade certifications after high school. Renovations ... -
Vans Kicks Off Competition for Art Students
Vans Brand is calling all original and innovative high school students to join in the sixth annual Vans Custom Culture competition, a nationwide competition among high ... -
Why Mississippi Must Fully Fund the Adequate Education Program
It’s no secret that education and its funding has never been a top priority in Mississippi. Even last week’s news that the state ranks dead last ... -
Florida Bill Would Pay Starting Teachers $50K
Last week Florida lawmaker Senator Darren Soto introduced a bill that would raise the minimum salary for teachers to $50,000 a year. The Florida Teacher Fair ... -
Mississippi education ranks last on annual state rankings
Public education in Mississippi ranked last, yet again, on Education Week’s Quality Counts report that was released last week. The state received a “F” grade for ... -
Newest Louisiana Education Board Member Against Common Core
Mary Harris, the newest Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education member, stated earlier this week that she opposes Common Core academic standards. She is also ...
