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| Task Force on Underperforming Schools and Districts Releases Recommendations | 11/20/2008 |
| The Legislative Task Force on Underperforming Schools and Districts released its findings and recommendations on Wednesday, November 19th. “The Children First Act of 2009” is aimed at helping raise up the state’s most vulnerable schools. Recommendations |
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| Governor Does Not Cut Education | 11/18/2008 |
| Governor Barbour cut nearly 2% from the state’s $5 billion FY 09 state budget on November 12, 2008, but he did not cut the MAEP. This 2% reduction totals approximately $42 million. In addition to the MAEP, the Governor also did not cut the following educ |
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| Governor Directs Agencies to Prepare for Budget Cuts | 11/18/2008 |
| We are facing a very serious economic situation in our state and the nation. Governor Barbour asked state agency heads on October 10, 2008, to submit a revised budget plan for Fiscal Year 2009 (the 2008-2009 school year) that achieves a 2% reduction in sp |
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| MS Association of Coaches’ Liability Insurance Does Not Extend to the Classroom | 11/18/2008 |
| The Mississippi Association of Coaches has confirmed that their liability insurance does not cover nor protect their members in a regular classroom. It only protects members in their coaching capacities. Please share this information with any coaches yo |
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| 4 Mississippi Schools Named Blue Ribbon Schools | 11/18/2008 |
| The No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award distinguishes and honors schools for helping students achieve at very high levels and for making significant progress in closing the achievement gap. Schools are selected for the award based on one of tw |
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