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Board recognizes teen pilot and hears student advisory updates on mentoring and absenteeism
Summary
The board honored a 16-year-old student who completed his first solo flight and heard student advisory reports on a STEM mentoring program and chronic absenteeism, urging student-led engagement strategies and a follow-up handout for districts.
The Mississippi Board of Education opened its Aug. 4 meeting by recognizing a student pilot and hearing student advisory reports on mentoring and chronic absenteeism.
Jean Cook introduced Casen (also referenced as Cason/Kayson in the remarks) Brinkley, a 16-year-old junior at Cleveland Central High School who flew his first solo on July 15. Cook said Brinkley is believed to be one of the youngest African American students to solo a plane…
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