The House “Education Freedom” Committee’s first meeting today was what we expected: free from any panel representation by public school advocates or Mississippi educators and pretty much fact-free, as well. What we got were the standard cherry-picking of data and spin of the voucher lobby, such as the claim that burdening taxpayers with the private […]
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House Speaker Jason White has named a Select Committee on “Education Freedom” to help him decide the details of his voucher agenda. The committee will hold its first meeting on Monday (August 25) at 1:00 in Room 113 of the Capitol. Speaker White’s staff informed us that this meeting will not provide an opportunity for public comment.
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As the voucher lobby has ramped up its attacks on our public schools, the demand for our services at The Parents’ Campaign has grown exponentially. Our phones are ringing and our inboxes are full! Parents, educators, and others across our great state are incensed at the notion that some of our elected officials would align
If you live in one of the newly redrawn State House or Senate districts listed below, and you have not voted absentee, please vote today! Several of these races have candidates from only one party, which means the race will be decided in the primary election. Before you head to the polls, check out what the candidates say about
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