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“The recruiting process is an opportunity for schools to grow.” 🪴 @amirtaronED shares his guidance for recruiting and hiring candidates that align with your school’s values: edut.to/4dyNLnV
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ALT “Hard conversations don’t have to be mean conversations. They don’t have to take on a detached or authoritarian tone. Holding people to their greatness is perhaps one of the most loving actions we can take. Real accountability isn’t a ‘gotcha.’ It’s an ‘I see you.’” —Amy Fast, Principal
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CALLING ALL JUNIOR BROADCASTERS!!
We're proud to introduce our Junior Broadcaster Program for the 2024 season for aspiring broadcasters between 12 and 16 years old! Click below for application details and more!
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👏👏👏 to the incredible women of AccelerateMS! On International Women's Day, we celebrate and applaud the dedication, strength, and talent of the amazing women shaping the future workforce of Mississippi. #InternationalWomensDay #AccelerateMS
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In Mississippi, roughly 10% of the construction workers are women; but the landscape is changing. Women in construction are reshaping the industry with their skills, determination, and resilience, paving the way for a more inclusive and diverse future. #WICWeek24
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Its #EngineeringWeek! In this video segment adapted from @DesignSquad, U.S. Paralympic athlete & wheelchair rugby player Kerri Morgan asks the teams to build an automated wheelchair that simulates a defensive player on the attack. Video & support materials:bit.ly/3uBVFvl
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Closing thoughts...I highly encourage school principals to make it common practice to visit and highlight CTE experiences. This helps normalize that CTE is for ALL students. #leadlap
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Jason and Trav shared their real thoughts on the sideline moment with Coach Reid
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Please join me in prayer for all the victims in this heinous act.
Pray that doctors & first responders would have steady hands & that all would experience full healing.
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What you talk about; you bring about
“Don’t talk to yourself in a negative way.” - Kobe Bryant
(Via @gregberge 🎥)
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Gulfport High is preparing the next generation for the workforce - Magnolia Tribune magnoliatribune.com/2023/09/…
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🌊 Mississippi's blue economy combines industries like shipbuilding, fishing and seafood processing with growing coastal tourism, advanced technology and business and professional services. 🌊 Check it out! mississippi.org/blue-economy… #MightyMS #EconDev #BlueEconomy
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When educators at a Washington, DC, high school ditched their lectures and devised a self-paced #BlendedLearning model, their students thrived. 😍
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At Jones, we build legacies. Thank you to the Napiers for restoring faith and hope in rebuilding home towns across America.
We are thrilled to introduce the Erin & Ben Napier School of Design & Building Arts!
#IAmJC #WeSeeYouHere
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Today is more than just a win. It’s a tremendous bipartisan victory. Today, we finalized the largest payroll commitment of any major economic development project in Mississippi history, and the second largest capital investment in Mississippi history.
This project means an almost $2 billion corporate investment.
It means 2,000 new, quality jobs will be created, with an average annual salary of approximately $66,000.
And it means that Mississippi continues to have momentum, and this remains Mississippi’s time.
I want to thank our legislators for supporting this project and working hard to finalize it.
I want to thank Lieutenant Governor Hosemann and Speaker White for shepherding this legislation through their respective chambers. I also want to thank Senators Hopson, Harkins, and Whaley, as well as Representatives Lamar, Kinkade, Cockerham, Read, and Faulkner for shepherding this legislation through their respective committees. In addition, I’d like to thank U.S. Senator Wicker for his assistance in helping to finalize this project.
I want to thank Executive Director Bill Cork and the entire team at the Mississippi Development Authority who have worked tirelessly to compete for and win this incredible investment.
I want to thank the local leaders in Byhalia and Marshall County who played a critical role in helping to prepare this site for a major economic development project like this one.
And, most importantly, I want to thank the folks at Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Trucks and Buses, and PACCAR for choosing to invest in Mississippi. We’re thankful for you and excited to see your success.
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Leadership is hard because it means you have to tell people they’re not good enough. Everyone can’t be the best. Too many leaders today are afraid to have difficult conversations. This will forever be my favorite Saban clip.
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In 2004, Kevin Mawae was an all-pro center who had played 157 straight games.
But in Week 2, he broke his right hand; the hand he used to snap the ball.
His position coach thought he'd be out for weeks. He asked him, "What're you going to do?"
Kevin said, "What are you talking about? I am going to play."
That next week, the team had a bye week so Kevin went out that week and practiced snapping with his left hand!
For context, that is completely unheard of for a center.
Kevin said, "At the time, I had played 157 games straight. I had to find a way to play. During the bye week, I would go out and practice left handed during seven-on-seven periods and snap to the quarterbacks."
He kept working every day with Chad Pennington until Chad was comfortable.
He asked Herm Edwards, the head coach, if he could play and Herm agreed as long as there weren't any mistakes.
Well, there weren't.
The next week versus the Dolphins, Kevin Mawae played every snap at center except for one near the goal-line where he switched to guard.
He refused to let that broken hand affect him, his team, or his streak.
He snapped with his left hand for 6 weeks while his right hand fully healed.
That year, Kevin Mawae started all 16 games and Jets RB Curtis Martin led the league in rushing. He was the oldest leading rusher in NFL history.
Takeaway 1: Resilience isn't talent or luck, it's your ability to adapt and overcome.
Kevin's determination to continue playing despite a broken hand demonstrates remarkable resilience. He adapted to his circumstances and was willing to learn how to snap with his left hand. His story highlights the importance of being flexible and resourceful in the face of challenges.
Challenges are inevitable. Resilience allows you to face tough situations, persevere, and grow stronger through setbacks.
Takeaway 2: Leadership is action and commitment to the team.
Kevin's actions reflect strong leadership and commitment to his team. His refusal to let an injury sideline him and his dedication to the team showed a deep sense of responsibility. He took the action to practice on his off-week to play and ensure his quarterback's comfort with the change.
Leadership isn't a title. You lead through your behaviors and your actions actions. The best leaders lead from the front through the example that they set.
“Guys rely on me. They know I’m here each week.’’ - Kevin Mawae
