Understanding the Re-Setting of Cut Scores in Mississippi’s Accountability System, PART 3
This post is the last in our three-part series on cut scores. Read Part 1 (A-F system) and Part 2 (Setting Cut Scores) before this if you need more background knowledge to understand this post. Proposals for Changing the Cut Scores There have been three…
Understanding the Re-Setting of Cut Scores in Mississippi’s Accountability System, PART 2
This blog post is Part 2. Read Part 1 here: http://www.mississippifirst.org/blog/understanding-re-setting-cut-scores-mississippis-accountability-system-part-1/. Setting Cut Scores The process of setting cut scores is in part technical and in part political. First, staff at the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) compile all the scores from schools and districts and…
Understanding the Re-Setting of Cut Scores in Mississippi’s Accountability System, PART 1
This post is the first of a three-part series to explain the conversation about re-setting cut scores in Mississippi’s accountability system and to discuss the implication of doing so. This series is written in as plain a language as possible. This first part provides background…
MCSAB Looking for Deputy Director
The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board (MCSAB) is looking for a Deputy Director. MCSAB is the state’s sole charter school authorizer. It is dedicated to increasing access to excellent public schools by authorizing high-quality charter schools, particularly schools designed to expand opportunities for underserved students….
MYCouncil Application 2017
The 2017-2018 MYCouncil application process closed on June 1, 2017. We are no longer accepting applications. The Mississippi Youth Council (MYCouncil) is accepting applications for the 2017-2018 Mississippi Youth Council (MYCouncil). MYCouncil is made up of 10 youth from across Mississippi that support and promote…
Mississippi First Releases Video to Explain the 27% Rule
EdBuild recommended eliminating the 27% rule as part of the funding re-write. Do you know what the 27% rule is, and who it benefits? You may be surprised. Watch this video to learn. [Editor’s note: This video looks at how the 27% rule affects school…
Use of Mississippi First name as Congressional Campaign Slogan
It has come to our attention that a candidate for Congress in Mississippi’s first congressional district is using the name “Mississippi First” as part of his campaign. Mississippi First is a non-partisan, non-profit that champions transformative policy solutions ensuring educational excellence for every Mississippi child. We abide by…
Data Catalog Provides Real Time Stats for DC
The DC Data Catalog provides shared, real-time data feeds of information ranging from construction projects and 311 service requests to juvenile crime data.
Revitalizing Democracy with Citizen Engagement
Innovations in Participation: Citizen Engagement in Deliberative Democracy
The History of Democracy
The history of democracy in America through Thomas Jefferson’s eyes.