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Foundation, MSU Continue Commitment to STEM Education in Mississippi Through a $180,000 Grant For Online Computer Science Classes
SUMMARY: The C Spire Foundation is pledging $180,000 to Mississippi State University to enhance K-12 STEM education and online computer science courses. This initiative builds on a $1 million donation in 2021, aiming to train over 3,000 teachers to comply with a new state requirement for computer science classes. In collaboration with the Center for Cyber Education, the foundation will provide free access to courses like Exploring Computer Science and Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles for the upcoming school years. This partnership has significantly increased both the number of computer science teachers and student enrollment in the state.
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Supreme Court denies appeal for man convicted in the 1992 killing of two college students
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Supreme Court has denied Willie Jerome Manning’s appeal against his 1994 death row conviction for the murders of two college students. Manning’s legal team argues that there is new evidence, including witness recantations and a lack of forensic links to the crime. Despite his attorney’s assertion that the court’s ruling disregards this evidence, the majority opinion stated that Manning has already received ample justice. Dissenting justices argued for a hearing to investigate the recantations. Manning’s lawyers have indicated intentions to pursue further legal options.
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Derick Hall’s One Percent Foundation gives back to those who saved his life 23 years ago in the NICU at Memorial hospital
SUMMARY: September is NICU Awareness Month, spotlighting Derick Hall, an NFL player born nearly 17 weeks premature with a 1% survival chance. Now thriving, he aims to give back to Memorial Hospital, where he was treated. Hall’s mother, Stacy Gooden-Crandle, praises the hospital staff for their care during their challenging times. The Hall family has established the Derick Hall One Percent Foundation to support premature babies, alleviate food insecurity, and promote fitness in underserved communities. Recently, they delivered gifts to current NICU families and plan to provide car seats to those in need, fostering hope and assistance for others.
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State accountability grades show more than 85 percent of schools rated C or above
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Education reported that 85.7% of schools and 93.9% of districts achieved grades of C or higher for the 2023-24 school year. This marks the highest percentage of districts rated A, B, or C since the state set its goal in 2016, when only 62% met the target. Significant improvements in statewide student assessments were noted, with record proficiency levels in mathematics, English Language Arts, and science. Dr. Lance Evans, state superintendent, praised the achievements and progress in Mississippi’s educational system, which has risen from 50th to 35th in national rankings since 2013.
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