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Can public money go to private schools? Mississippi Supreme Court hears arguments
SUMMARY: Mississippi is violating its constitution with a law that aims to put public money into infrastructure grants for private schools, according to attorneys representing a public education advocacy group. The grants, which were supposed to be funded with part of the federal government's COVID-19 relief money, could benefit private schools with up to $100,000 each for infrastructure projects while public schools would be excluded. The program has been put on hold after legal challenges. Mississippi legislators made plans to spend most of the $1.8 billion state pandemic relief money, with one bill creating a grant program for private schools. The state Supreme Court is now hearing arguments in the case.
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Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes
SUMMARY: The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name to Scouting America as part of a significant shift towards inclusion and to increase membership numbers. The organization has made seismic changes in recent years, including allowing gay youth, welcoming girls, and accepting them into its flagship program. The move to accept girls strained the organization's relationship with the Girl Scouts of the USA but they reached a settlement. The Boy Scouts emerged from bankruptcy last year, compensating victims of sexual abuse. The organization aims to provide structured activities for children and teach important life skills, with the official name change set for 2025.
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SUMMARY: Sanjuana Valtierra-Pettaway and Jennifer Canaan, senior social work students at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), have participated in the IMPACT Community Work Study Program, giving back to the community through organizations like Women of Wisdom and the Gulf Coast Center for Non-Violence. Canaan received the Volunteer of the Year award for her dedication, while Valtierra-Pettaway has gained valuable skills working with Women of Wisdom. The program allows students to connect with local communities, improve their career readiness, and make a positive impact. It also creates beneficial partnerships between USM Gulf Park Campus and local nonprofits. Learn more about the program and experiential learning opportunities.
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SUMMARY: Industry experts at the Aerospace and Defense Alliance of Mississippi Symposium emphasized the importance of investing in infrastructure, policy, and research to support the growth of the aerospace and defense industry in the United States and Mississippi. Governor Tate Reeves highlighted the role of this industry in the economic rebirth of Mississippi. The symposium brought together industry leaders to collaborate on developing the state's aerospace and defense sector, which includes companies involved in space exploration, satellite technology, and commercial space activities. Protecting the commercial industry in space was also emphasized, along with the need for a skilled workforce to support this growing sector.
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