Blue Mountain Christian University (BMCU), located in Tippah County, has been officially recognized by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) as a Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Educator Preparation Program for the 2025-26 academic year, according to Local Source. This prestigious designation highlights BMCU’s commitment to advancing literacy education and preparing future educators with the latest research-based reading strategies.
Being one of only four universities statewide to receive this recognition, BMCU is positioned to enhance its teacher training programs, specifically focusing on early literacy and reading instruction. This achievement is expected to benefit local schools and communities by fostering better-trained teachers in Tippah County and beyond, ultimately improving student reading outcomes.
Additional details were not immediately available about the program’s specific curriculum or future initiatives. This recognition underscores BMCU’s leadership in literacy education within Mississippi and its dedication to supporting Tippah County’s educational growth.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
