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Students from McComb, Miss. Present Documentary in DC

Students from McComb, Miss. Present Documentary in DC

In early June, students from McComb, Miss. came to Washington, D.C. for the 2012 National History Day (NHD) contest. While in D.C., they..

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Local History Tour – May, 2012

Local History Tour – May, 2012

An important component of the Mississippi Local Culture course is for students to take a history tour of their community, guided by an..

May 25, 2012

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Students Skype With History: Tinker v. Des Moines to Trayvon Martin

Students Skype With History: Tinker v. Des Moines to Trayvon Martin

Trayvon Martin Silent March: In March, the 8th grade Local Culture students conducted a silent protest march in the junior high halls..

May 17, 2012

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Freedom Riders Visit McComb Schools

Freedom Riders Visit McComb Schools

On Apr. 16, 2012, Eric Etheridge, photographer and author of Breach of Peace: Portraits of 1961 Mississippi Freedom Riders, along with..

April 16, 2012

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Mississippi Civil Rights Veterans Conference

Mississippi Civil Rights Veterans Conference

Nine students from McComb’s Young People’s Project attended the 7th Annual Mississippi Civil Rights Movement Veterans Conference at..

March 10, 2012

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Mississippi Association of Partners in Education Governor’s Award for McComb

Mississippi Association of Partners in Education Governor’s Award for McComb

The Mississippi Association of Partners in Education recognized McComb during their 27th State Conference. The McComb School District, City..

March 9, 2012

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Civil Rights Museum Feedback

Civil Rights Museum Feedback

On Feb. 29, McComb hosted the design team for the upcoming Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. Youth were able to engage in discussions with..

February 29, 2012

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National History Day – Mississippi Competition

National History Day – Mississippi Competition

Students from the McComb, Mississippi School District were shining stars in their first National History Day state competition at the..

February 27, 2012

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McComb School-Community Local History Advisory Committee Launched

McComb School-Community Local History Advisory Committee Launched

The School-Community Local History Advisory Committee had its inaugural meeting in February at the Brentwood House. This committee will..

February 26, 2012

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International Museum of Muslim Cultures

International Museum of Muslim Cultures

To challenge stereotypes about African history and scholarship, seventh grade students read parts of the young adult historic fiction novel..

January 19, 2012

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