
Mississippi Public Broadcasting has launched a new fifth channel on MPB Television that is specifically created to broadcast classroom instruction to Mississippi students.
COVID-19 is a new respiratory virus that causes flu-like illness ranging from mild to severe, with symptoms of fever, coughing, fatigue and difficulty breathing. The CDC and MSDH are working to detect, contain and limit the spread of cases in the U.S. and Mississippi should they occur. MSDH is actively preparing doctors and hospitals on how to respond safely and effectively to COVID-19 in Mississippi.
Like the flu, COVID-19 it is thought to be spread person-to-person by close contact (within 6 feet) and by coughing or sneezing. Other possible routes of transmission, such as touching surfaces contaminated by the virus, are also being investigated.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on ventilator supplies and racial trends in COVID-19 data
The process of returning to school will look different in the 2020-21 school year because of the ongoing threat of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Districts will need to adjust educational practices to best protect the health of students and staff in keeping with guidance from the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), and the CDC. Click the provided link to read more on MDE's Mississippi Schools: Guidance for the 2020-21 School Year. https://mdek12.org/guidance2020-21
Francine and Muffy talk about how to stay safe and support their friends and family by wearing a mask during these difficult times.
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Mississippi Public Broadcasting has launched a new fifth channel on MPB Television that is specifically created to broadcast classroom instruction to Mississippi students.
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Let our new MPB At-Home Learning web page help during this time. We are sharing resources to assist you to keep your children and students learning at home.
MISSISSIPPI EDUCATION CONNECTION: A partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education provides up-to-date educational resources for teachers, parents, and students.
Teachers can opt to include a new project in enrichment packets sent home with students: assignments challenging students to think about how the COVID-19 crisis is impacting their