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Lance Evans
Coverage of Lance Evans in the Nexus archive.
Mississippi Department of Educationorganization1Education Enhancement Fundtopic1ClassWalletorganization1State Auditor Shad Whiteperson1Kelly Rileyperson1Walmartorganization1TeachersPayTeachersorganization1Mississippiplace1Annie E. Casey Foundationorganization1Children’s Foundation of Mississippiorganization1Ashley Parker Sheilsperson1Kids Count Data Booktopic1educationtopic1health outcomestopic1
- Mississippi Teachers Say the Process to Buy Classroom Supplies Is Worse
Mississippi teachers report increased difficulty accessing funds for classroom supplies due to a new digital platform and bureaucratic hurdles. The Education Enhancement Fund provides $748 per teacher, but educators face challenges with training access, limited vendor options, and a cumbersome reimbursement process for local purchases.
- Mississippi High in Education, Last in Child Health Outcomes
Mississippi ranks 16th in education nationwide according to the 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book but remains near the bottom in child health and economic well-being. The state is 50th in overall child well-being, with chronic absenteeism at 27.6% and struggles in health and family/community categories.