AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoLocal Education Wins: Hancock County School District jumped from 30th to 7th in Mississippi’s Kindergarten Readiness Assessment, helped by a new pre-K program and early-release Wednesdays for planning. Reading Momentum: MDE named 15 elementary schools as Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading (SOR) Schools, including several in South Mississippi, with celebrations set for late August. Attendance Crackdown: Mississippi’s new chronic absenteeism push is ramping up as parents can face fines and even jail for repeated unexcused absences, with youth courts and attendance teams in the spotlight. Child Safety Enforcement: Operation Muddy Waters wrapped up with 61 arrests and the rescue of a child, targeting online child exploitation and sex offender registry violations. Community & Culture: Jackson State University is set to welcome Dr. Denise Jones Gregory as its 14th president, with a Columbus celebration raising funds for inauguration festivities. History in the Spotlight: A new Emmett Till exhibit imagines “If Emmett Till Lived,” bringing Till’s story and legacy to a major photography audience. Local Government Professionalism: Leland deputy municipal clerk La’Monica Hackler earned Certified Municipal Clerk status through the Mississippi Municipal League program.
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