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Tupelo Makes Quality Education a Priority
Tupelo makes quality education a priority by offering a well-rounded education system that puts students ahead of the curve.
Tupelo School District
The Tupelo Public School District has a tangible list of accolades, which attests to its educational excellence. Four of the 12 schools in the district are National Blue Ribbon Schools, and the district’s ACT scores are above national average. Students are taught by the best, with 106 National Board-Certified Teachers on staff.
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Student Laptops Enhance Education in Tupelo and Lee County
Exciting things are happening for area high school students, thanks to forward-thinking leadership, community generosity and a local spirit of cooperation.
Tupelo Public School District Superintendent Dr. Randy Shaver believes education has to be relevant to be effective, which is why students at Tupelo schools are using high-tech “books” for their schoolwork these days. Under Shaver’s leadership, monies that would have been budgeted for paper-based expenses are being used instead to purchase... Read More »
Itawamba Community College Offers Free Tuition for Lee County Grads
College tuition can be expensive, but how does a tuition bill of zero dollars sound?
Graduating seniors with a diploma from Lee County high schools will have their first two years of college paid for if they attend Itawamba Community College.
It's all a part of an initiative called the Lee County/Marchbanks Helping Hands Tuition Guarantee Program. The program was established by the local CREATE Foundation and the Lee County Board of Supervisors.
“The Lee County/Marchbanks program is named for... Read More »
Tupelo Advanced Education Center Offers Convenience to Students, Workforce
Pursuing a college degree or acquiring new skills in Tupelo and northeast Mississippi has never been easier – and more convenient.
The Advanced Education Center on the University of Mississippi-Tupelo campus is a partnership between the university, Itawamba Community College and the Mississippi University for Women.
The spacious $14 million building hosts more than 120 course offerings each semester, with courses specifically selected to meet the needs of students wanting to earn... Read More »
