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MHSAA adds video games
By CHARLIE SMITH - Columbian Progress
Thu,02/07/19-10:08PM , 153 Reads
Recently it was announced that Mississippi ranked 49th in overall health in 2018, according to the United Health Foundation, and that the Mississippi High School Activities Association would be adding a video game pilot program in 60 schools.

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Graduation rate rises from lower standards
By CHARLIE SMITH - Columbian Progress
Tue,01/29/19-8:52PM , 117 Reads
The Mississippi Department of Education just published a 79-page document breaking down nearly every aspect of the state’s graduation rate. It’s all in there — with one notable exception.

The state does not publish how many graduates did not pass the four subject-area tests, which was a requirement to get a diploma before 2014.
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PEER has two good ideas
By CHARLIE SMITH - Columbian Progress
Fri,01/25/19-10:07PM , 119 Reads
Mississippi has 29 independent occupational boards that license workers from barbers to public accountants. The stated reason they exist is legitimate: To ensure professionals have the proper credentials so that the public is not ripped off or injured.
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Tell truth about third-grade gate
By CHARLIE SMITH - Columbian Progress
Tue,01/22/19-9:27PM , 109 Reads
Politicians are expected to give a rosy picture during their executive addresses. And especially when it’s their final one before leaving office, as it was for Gov. Phil Bryant last week, the speech is a way to frame the discussion about their legacy.
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