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Wright has held the position since 2013. The State Board of Education will announce their search and hiring plan to replace her soon. Mississippi's State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carey Wright will retire effective June 30, 2022. She has worked in the education field for 50 years. The Mississ
The state’s superintendent of education will retire in the summer after more than 50 years in public education.
Wright said in a news release that she is grateful to have worked with educators, state Department of Education employees, legislators and other leaders.
Jermall D. Wright, one of two finalists for the job of Little Rock School District superintendent, says he is a people person who is focused on literacy, numeracy and the social and emotional skills of students -- starting at their earliest ages.
House Bill 530 becomes law July 1. Teachers will receive an average increase of about $5,100 — more than 10% more than their current pay.