The legislative session that begins in a matter of weeks will be one of the most important in our history. Will legislators make big improvements to teacher pay, or will they, instead, vote to slash state revenue? A well-organized effort to lift the voices of Mississippi voters could make all the difference. That takes resources. […]
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The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming November election is Monday, October 4. A number of important races will be on the ballot on November 2, including school board races in many school districts and special elections for three legislative seats: House District 29: Bolivar and Sunflower counties (Rep. Abe Hudson has resigned)
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If you haven’t done so already, please email your comments about improving Mississippi teacher salaries to the Senate Education Committee by tomorrow’s 4:00 deadline. This is your opportunity to make your voice heard on this important issue. I have submitted my own written comments on behalf of The Parents’ Campaign. Comments should be emailed to
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It’s safe to say that the Joint Tax Study Committee hearings didn’t change many minds. One of the groups pushing the House plan to eliminate the income tax is Empower Mississippi, which was founded in 2014 with the goal of privatizing public education through vouchers for private school tuition. Among the strategies that privatization groups
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Kudos to our talented staff member Josh Taylor for creating this terrific graphic showing how Mississippi’s average teacher salary compares to teacher salaries in other Southeastern states. Need we say more? In September, the Senate Education Committee will meet to hear from experts on teacher compensation, with a goal of crafting a plan to make
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Sandra Wells takes every opportunity to stand up for the children in the Hollandale School District. A longtime volunteer in Hollandale’s public schools, Wells spearheads meetings to ensure that other parents are informed about important education issues and to encourage their involvement. Her advocacy is improving life for children well beyond her local community. As
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14 years of underfunding. This year’s graduates have had their education shortchanged every single year – funded at a level that even Mississippi law says is inadequate. $3-billion. That’s the total amount that was owed but denied the nearly half-million children who rely on the state each year to provide them a quality education. While
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“While Mississippi may be back on paper, the same lawmakers expressing excitement are also urging caution about the sustainability of these revenue growths. They attribute much of the excess money to the influx of federal stimulus dollars and unemployment benefits issued over the last year.” “All the money that’s been dumped in the state is cycling
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Lots of critical investments waiting on Mississippi’s drawing board…how will leaders take advantage of our opportunities to catch up with Arkansas and other neighbors? Read our opinion column: https://tpcref.org/mississippi-growth-and-prosperity/ (graph sources cited here: https://bit.ly/3hUgwBn)
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Today, The Parents’ Campaign is celebrating 15 years of advocacy for Mississippi children and public schools! We’re thrilled at the progress that has been made since our official start on March 31, 2006. Beginning with concerned moms chatting around a kitchen table, The Parents’ Campaign grew quickly, bringing parents, grandparents, educators, and community, faith, and
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