offer teachers, and the Oxford School District gives more than most, if not all other, school districts in the state,” Roberson confirms. The district provides an additional $3,000 for nationally board-certified teachers, in addition to the $6,000 state supplement, boldly proclaiming to teachers that they will be valued, empowered, and heard from the onset of their employment. Supplementing that, strong partnerships with the University of Mississippi bring 70 to 75 student teachers into the district each year. Additionally, the district offers mentoring programs for candidates pursuing national board certification. It provides no-cost coursework at the University of Mississippi for educators seeking to advance their degrees, as well as instructional and improvement coaches available to all staff. LOOKING TO THE FUTURE Looking to the future, the Oxford School District aims to expand its soon-to-be key programs, namely its early childhood education program. Another key goal is the ongoing expansion of its 423 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 07 OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT
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