SUMMARY: Mississippi State University (MSU) has updated its Master of Science in Special Education program, now fully online to accommodate working teachers. Led by Patricia Hampshire, the revised curriculum incorporates current research and practices in special education, focusing on effective instructional strategies and support systems. This adaptation aims to enhance teacher skills and student outcomes, addressing a significant population of over 67,000 students with disabilities in Mississippi public schools. The new program includes 11 online graduate courses that empower educators to engage with and contribute to special education research, promoting accessibility and relevance in teacher training.

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SUMMARY: Cambria Necaise, a senior tri-sport athlete at Hancock High School, is this week‘s Student Athlete of the Week. Competing in volleyball, basketball, and softball, she has a rigorous schedule, training year-round. This week, she’s aiming for a state championship in volleyball after previously reaching state title games in all three sports. Necaise transitioned from an outside hitter to libero this season, embracing the change for her team’s benefit. Inspired by her brother, she aims to leave a lasting legacy and encourages young athletes to pursue multiple sports. Necaise’s determination is evident as she seeks her first championship ring.

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SUMMARY: A rare 237-year-old copy of the U.S. Constitution is being auctioned in North Carolina, with a minimum bid of $1 million already placed. This unique document, one of about 100 printed by Charles Thomson after the Constitutional Convention, is believed to be the only one in private hands; the rest are publicly owned. It was discovered in a neglected room of an old property once owned by Governor Samuel Johnston, who oversaw North Carolina’s ratification of the Constitution. Previous sales of similar documents have set high records, with one selling for $43.2 million in 2021.

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