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Mississippi takes over Sunflower County district

April 23, 2010
Action comes after state report detailing problems in school system
From The Jackson Clarion-Ledger: The Sunflower County (Miss.) schools' superintendent and board have been removed, and the Mississippi Department of Education is moving forward with a takeover of the 1,670-student district. The action followed a report by state Department of Education officials regarding allegations in the district ranging from sexual offenses on school grounds to misuse of federal dollars.

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