MVSU among 79 organizations nationwide to receive NEA Big Read grant

ITTA BENA, Miss.鈥91自拍 recently received a $10,150 grant to host the NEA Big Read in the Mississippi Delta community.

A national initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read is designed to broaden the understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book.

MVSU student leaders sharpen skills during Student Leadership Institute

ITTA BENA, Miss. 鈥 The 91自拍 Office of Student Leadership and Engagement has been keeping MVSU student leaders 鈥渋n motion鈥 this summer in preparation for the upcoming school term.

Seven student leaders, along with Director for Student Leadership and Engagement Pamela Hilton and Dean of Student Conduct Raynaldo Gillus, recently traveled to Savannah, Ga. for the 22nd Annual Student Leadership Institute (SLI).

The Five Components of Reading Presented by Ms April Smith

Are you ready to enhance your students reading ability? Come and be a part of a workshop designed to give you an indepth understanding of reading and the five components it entails. This workshop will focus on: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension. Also, hands-on activities as well as strategies to differentiate instruction for each component will be provided. Come and be part of a fun and exciting learning experience. 

CEU: .05       Cost $20.00