COMMODORE MEDIA GROUP

On Friday, September 26, Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann and Senator Nicole Akins Boyd visited the Lafayette County School District to discuss future plans and take a tour of the campus.

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In an interview with Commodore Media Group regarding educational decisions, Lieutenant Governor Hosemann revealed his plans and hopes for the future of the school districts in Mississippi. He shed light on the success of Mississippi schools and the issues to be addressed going forward, “…So all of those proliferated over the last ten years to move us to 16th in the country, which is sometimes referred to in the New York Times as a Mississippi Miracle,” Said Hosemann when asked about his feelings towards the education system, “To go from 49th to 16th has not ever been done, you know, since they’ve been keeping up with records.” The climb of Mississippi education has stunned many. Such an achievement is a major success for the state. However, according to Hosemann, one of the negative aspects of the Mississippi education system is the chronic absenteeism and the cellphone distractions.

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Delbert Hosemann demonstrated his dedication to education through the plans he has for the future. “We would like to, this coming year, have cellphones banned during education periods… We really need to have you concentrating. And our studies have shown that you concentrate more 20-25% more in class if you’re not trying to find out who’s going to the prom.” While decisions regarding cellphone bans in schools are incredibly controversial, Hosemann believes that it would be essential to increase engagement and the quality of education. He recalls the methods of cellphone control that he has seen across the state, including everything from phone holders in classrooms to just leaving them in lockers and not using them all day. He stated that there will be some exceptions to the rules, such as journalism classes where cellphones are used for filming, pictures, and projects.

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His visit cleared up what the representatives of Mississippi education stand for and how schools will be evolving to better accommodate students and provide a quality education for everybody. Lieutenant Governor Hosemann has a bright future in mind for all Mississippi school districts.