The Mississippi Legislature appropriated $700,000 for Fiscal Year 2026 support of our state’s World Class Teaching Programs (WCTPs). This funding flows through the Mississippi Department of Education’s budget. Funds are awarded to each WCTP based on the percentage of total participants served during each fiscal year. The State Board of Education awarded the first half ($350,000) of this appropriation during its August 21, 2025, meeting:
Delta State University $9,813.08
Jackson State University $31,619.94
Mississippi State University $37,071.65
University of Mississippi $175,545.17
University of Southern Mississippi $95,950.16
The second half of the appropriation will also be awarded to each university on a prorated basis as confirmed by the National Board’s February counts.
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