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Survey: Mississippi sees increased educator shortage in 2023-2024
SUMMARY: Mississippi is struggling to fill teaching positions, with 5,012 vacancies reported in education roles, marking a slight increase from the previous school year. The Mississippi Department of Education, after surveying between August and November 2023, found an uptick in teacher and administrator shortages but a decrease in support staff vacancies. Regional disparities exist, with more vacancies filled in the northeast and southeast but growing gaps in the northwest and central areas. The state has proposed strategies including forming an advisory group, promoting new education pathways, requesting legislative support, and launching professional development portals and workshops to tackle the issue. Teacher retention efforts continue with programs like the Mississippi Teacher Residency and the Elevate Teachers Conference.
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SUMMARY: Mississippi will receive $28.65 million in federal funding to replace lead pipes, ensuring safer drinking water. The initiative is part of a nationwide effort backed by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with a total of $3 billion designated to the cause. President Joe Biden aims to remove all lead pipes to protect health, with a focus on children, who are particularly vulnerable to lead's harmful effects on brain development. The investment aligns with the Justice40 initiative, aimed at supporting disadvantaged communities. EPA Administrator Michael Regan emphasizes the urgency of removing harmful lead pipes from water systems across the country.
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SUMMARY: Mississippi State University (MSU) is launching an electric-autonomous shuttle service with Beep, Inc. this fall, a first in Mississippi and the Southeastern Conference. Two 11-seater shuttles will provide rides on campus, linking key areas and promoting alternative transportation. An attendant will always be onboard for safety and assistance. Restricted to roads with a maximum of 25 mph, the pilot aims to enhance campus travel and contribute to rural-urban mobility research. Beep is preparing by mapping routes this spring, and the trial runs from September 1 to November 30. MSU plans to expand research partnerships through this pilot.
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Mississippi lawmakers send bill restricting where transgender people can use bathroom to governor
SUMMARY: The Mississippi legislature passed the Securing Areas for Females Effectively and Responsibly (SAFER) Act after reviving it with a resolution allowing a vote beyond the deadline. Introduced by Republican Sen. Josh Harkins, this bill aims to limit transgender individuals' access to bathrooms and locker rooms corresponding to their gender identity. Despite critics likening it to discriminatory Jim Crow laws, the act received strong GOP support. Attorney General Lynn Fitch applauded its passage. Governor Tate Reeves is expected to sign it into law, following previous actions against transgender athletes' participation in women's sports and gender-affirming care for minors.
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