SUMMARY: Spring 2024 applications for students looking to apply for financial aid will be ready by spring 2024. The FAFSA simplification act, designed to streamline the application process, will go into effect for the 2024 award year. The form that uses parent's income and other information to determine a student's financial need typically opens on October 1st. However, there may be a delay in the process due to crunch time on institutions and adjustments to deadlines. Most institutions start packaging new students each year, usually in January, and the application is expected to be available again in that time.

FAFSA applications delayed

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SUMMARY: The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has received a grant of over two million dollars to improve the teacher pipeline in the area. The grant will be used to provide funding and stipends to future educators, as well as materials and training for mentor-teachers. USM has partnered with the Forrest County School District and Hattiesburg Public School District to expand the program. The goal is to improve teacher quality and retention rates, as well as provide support for new teachers. The program will gradually allow resident teachers to take on increasing responsibilities in the classroom.

The Teacher Residency Program at the University of Southern Mississippi has the goal of setting the future of education up for success across the state.

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SUMMARY: The content is discussing the possibility of colder weather on the 15th or 16th, and the impact of dyslexia on students in classrooms. It mentions that 1 in 5 students may experience dyslexia, which can make it difficult for them to recognize and articulate basic sounds and letters. The content also mentions the role of intervention and inclusion specialists in helping students with dyslexia, and the importance of setting specific goals and involving parents in the process. The content emphasizes the need to catch the signs of dyslexia early for student success.

The disorder is the most common language-based learning disability; however, educators say it's very misunderstood.

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