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CBS News
5 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Nominations open for next Michigan Teacher of the Year honors
The nomination process has started for the 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year award. This is one of the steps in a state and national program in which teachers can learn about educational initiatives at the government level and provide their perspectives on how best to serve students. Nominations are open until Sept. 24 at the Michigan Department of Education website. Eligible nominees must work directly in their current role with students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12, and have at least five years of teaching experience in Michigan. There are 10 regional teachers of the year selected, who then interview for the state award. The state recognition includes attendance at a series of national conferences along with public speaking and continuing education opportunities. The 2025 Michigan Teacher of the Year honors went to Corey Rosser of Quest High School in the North Branch Area School District. Rosser will be among those competing for the next National Teacher of the Year award, which is hosted by the Council of Chief State School Officers.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Mississippi prohibits DEI in public schools, colleges
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Practices for including someone strictly based on color and gender at public schools and public universities in Mississippi are no longer allowed. Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) signed House Bill 1193, which bans diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices. Public schools and universities now have to give people opportunities based on merit and individual qualifications. 'Everyone ought to be hired based upon merit. Everybody ought to be hired based upon whether or not they can do the job. And I think that's something that should be general agreement across all individuals,' said Reeves. MDOT faces shutdown risk amid budget delays To be compliant with the new law, the bill requires the Mississippi State Board of Education to adopt a model complaint process. 'Local districts have to meet in their complaint process that they put forward minimum requirements. And that complaint process just says like who has standing to file a complaint, the timeline with which they have to file the complaint, the allegations, the alleged harm that that person is saying somehow this somehow the school district has violate made a violation of this act,' one official said. The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) sent out their complaint process for public comment on May 15. The agency anticipates adopting the final policy on June 17. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Mississippi third-graders set record in reading assessment
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced 25,399 (77.3%) of third graders passed the initial administration of the third-grade reading assessment given this spring for the 2024-25 school year. This is a record-high number of third graders who passed the test, according to the agency. 'These results are outstanding. The MDE applauds all educators and families across the state that make literacy a priority,' said Dr. Lance Evans, state superintendent of education. 'With a continued emphasis on the science of reading as well as implementation of high-quality instructional materials, we believe Mississippi students will continue to make progress.' Jackson Public Schools hiring certified teachers and staff A total of 32,839 third graders took the assessment. In 2023-24, 75.7% of third graders passed the initial administration of the reading assessment. After the final retests in 2023-24, 84% of third graders passed the test. In accordance with the Literacy-Based Promotion Act (LBPA), third graders who do not pass the initial administration of the reading test are given up to two attempts to retest. Students who did not pass the initial reading assessment retested in early May. The second retest window is June 16-27. To see the district- and school-level initial pass rate report for 2024-25, click here. According to MDE, the final district-level pass rates will be published this fall in the Literacy-Based Promotion Act Annual Report of Performance and Student Retention for the 2024-25 school year. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Beltrami County graduation rate declines amidst historic statewide increase
May 12—BEMIDJI — The class of 2024 has earned bragging rights for having the highest graduation rate in recorded Minnesota history. Based on results released by the Minnesota Department of Education on May 7, a total of 59,720 students — 84.2% of the 2024 graduating class overall — earned their diplomas across the state and marked a nearly 1% increase from the 2023 class rate of 83.3%. Increases were reported across nearly every ethnic category, including students identifying as American Indian, Asian, Black, Hispanic or Latino, as well as white students. Rates also increased for English learners, students from low-income families and those receiving special education services. "The students of the class of 2024 worked hard and overcame challenges to achieve this milestone," Commissioner Willie Jett said in a release. "I am thrilled to see the success of many of our student groups — especially those most at risk — and a closing of the achievement gap as we work to make sure every student, of every background, zip code, and ability has access to a world-class education." Amidst these improvements, the release also noted mounting threats from the federal government to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, uproot federal education investments and roll back essential support for vulnerable students. The department's investments provide support, including: * $256 million for students with disabilities * $192 million for students from low-income backgrounds * $27 million for academic enrichment * $6 million for students in rural schools * $38 million to support children living on military bases or tribal lands * $100 million for Career and Technical Education workforce development programs "In the face of instability from the federal government, the MDE remains committed to supporting students and schools," the release said. While the state trended upward, Beltrami County saw a slight decline from 65.8% in 2023 to 64.4% in 2024. Graduating 407 out of 632 students, 2024's graduating class still saw a higher graduation rate compared to the 61.7% of students for 2022. The county's drop-out rate increased from 10.7% in 2023 to 16.1% in 2024, remaining higher than 2022's drop-out rate of 11.4%. Often used as an indicator for low-income students, those eligible for free or reduced lunches saw a very slight decrease in graduation from 51.2% in 2023 to 50.7%. American Indian students improved upon 2023's graduation rate, clocking in at 40.2% compared to the 2023 class' 38.8%. Similar to last year, female graduates ranked above their male counterparts at 67.1% and 61.9%, respectively. Both groups trended downward from 2023, with respective graduation rates of 67.5% and 64.2%. After a 7.3% increase between 2022 and 2023, Bemidji Area Schools experienced a decline from 2023's 77.6% graduation rate to 2024's rate of 74.8%. A total of 288 students out of 385 graduated within four years, while 53 dropped out and 23 continued to earn their diplomas beyond a four-year timeline. Students receiving free and reduced lunches came in below the district average and also experienced a decrease from 2023's graduation rate of 61.2% to 60.6%. Male students experienced a sharper decline from 2023 compared to their female counterparts. Males in 2024 graduated at 71.4% compared to 75.6% in 2023, and 2024 females graduated at 78.3% compared to 79.4% in 2023. American Indian graduates experienced a rate increase from 2023, clocking in at 53.1% from 52% respectively. For charter schools, TrekNorth Junior and Senior High School saw noticeable improvement with 94.6% of all students graduating in 2024, up from 83.9% in 2023. While Voyageurs Expeditionary School did not show four-year graduation rates for 2023, it reported a 31.3% graduation rate for 2024. A total of five students graduated, while four dropped out, five continued their education and two were reported under the "unknown" category, which tracks students who were either incorrectly reported or not reported as enrolled in another district. After experiencing a considerable decline from 2022, Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools saw a slight improvement, graduating 56.3% in 2024 and 50.6% in 2023. Their rate in 2023 marked a decline from 83.1% in 2022. Red Lake Public Schools showed a 22.2% four-year graduation rate, down from 29.9% in 2023. After a roughly 8% decline from 2022, Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School essentially broke even with its 2023 rate of 57.1%. A complete list of graduation rates for schools, districts and counties across the state can be found on the Minnesota Department of Education's website.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Beltrami County graduation rate declines amidst historic statewide increase
May 12—BEMIDJI — The class of 2024 has earned bragging rights for having the highest graduation rate in recorded Minnesota history. Based on results released by the Minnesota Department of Education on May 7, a total of 59,720 students — 84.2% of the 2024 graduating class overall — earned their diplomas across the state and marked a nearly 1% increase from the 2023 class rate of 83.3%. Increases were reported across nearly every ethnic category, including students identifying as American Indian, Asian, Black, Hispanic or Latino, as well as white students. Rates also increased for English learners, students from low-income families and those receiving special education services. "The students of the class of 2024 worked hard and overcame challenges to achieve this milestone," Commissioner Willie Jett said in a release. "I am thrilled to see the success of many of our student groups — especially those most at risk — and a closing of the achievement gap as we work to make sure every student, of every background, zip code, and ability has access to a world-class education." Amidst these improvements, the release also noted mounting threats from the federal government to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, uproot federal education investments and roll back essential support for vulnerable students. The department's investments provide support, including: * $256 million for students with disabilities * $192 million for students from low-income backgrounds * $27 million for academic enrichment * $6 million for students in rural schools * $38 million to support children living on military bases or tribal lands * $100 million for Career and Technical Education workforce development programs "In the face of instability from the federal government, the MDE remains committed to supporting students and schools," the release said. While the state trended upward, Beltrami County saw a slight decline from 65.8% in 2023 to 64.4% in 2024. Graduating 407 out of 632 students, 2024's graduating class still saw a higher graduation rate compared to the 61.7% of students for 2022. The county's drop-out rate increased from 10.7% in 2023 to 16.1% in 2024, remaining higher than 2022's drop-out rate of 11.4%. Often used as an indicator for low-income students, those eligible for free or reduced lunches saw a very slight decrease in graduation from 51.2% in 2023 to 50.7%. American Indian students improved upon 2023's graduation rate, clocking in at 40.2% compared to the 2023 class' 38.8%. Similar to last year, female graduates ranked above their male counterparts at 67.1% and 61.9%, respectively. Both groups trended downward from 2023, with respective graduation rates of 67.5% and 64.2%. After a 7.3% increase between 2022 and 2023, Bemidji Area Schools experienced a decline from 2023's 77.6% graduation rate to 2024's rate of 74.8%. A total of 288 students out of 385 graduated within four years, while 53 dropped out and 23 continued to earn their diplomas beyond a four-year timeline. Students receiving free and reduced lunches came in below the district average and also experienced a decrease from 2023's graduation rate of 61.2% to 60.6%. Male students experienced a sharper decline from 2023 compared to their female counterparts. Males in 2024 graduated at 71.4% compared to 75.6% in 2023, and 2024 females graduated at 78.3% compared to 79.4% in 2023. American Indian graduates experienced a rate increase from 2023, clocking in at 53.1% from 52% respectively. For charter schools, TrekNorth Junior and Senior High School saw noticeable improvement with 94.6% of all students graduating in 2024, up from 83.9% in 2023. While Voyageurs Expeditionary School did not show four-year graduation rates for 2023, it reported a 31.3% graduation rate for 2024. A total of five students graduated, while four dropped out, five continued their education and two were reported under the "unknown" category, which tracks students who were either incorrectly reported or not reported as enrolled in another district. After experiencing a considerable decline from 2022, Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools saw a slight improvement, graduating 56.3% in 2024 and 50.6% in 2023. Their rate in 2023 marked a decline from 83.1% in 2022. Red Lake Public Schools showed a 22.2% four-year graduation rate, down from 29.9% in 2023. After a roughly 8% decline from 2022, Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School essentially broke even with its 2023 rate of 57.1%. A complete list of graduation rates for schools, districts and counties across the state can be found on the Minnesota Department of Education's website.
