MS Legislature

Tuesday, Senate Education Committee members heard from a variety of speakers, including a panel of local school district superintendents. All shared impressive information about the innovative programs and services being provided students in their districts, for which committee members expressed deep appreciation.  Superintendents reminded the senators that it is Mississippi’s public school teachers who are responsible

The Senate Education Committee will meet tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10 a.m. to hear from a panel of school superintendents about successes and challenges in their school districts, as well as from representatives of the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board, WestEd, Magnolia Speech School, Canopy Children’s Solutions, and the Southern Regional Education Board. This is a continuation

The House Select Committee on “Education Freedom” met this afternoon and heard from: Barrett  Donahoe, representing the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (Mississippi’s private school association) Chad Harrison and Tim Shramek, on behalf of the Mississippi High School Activities Association (oversees Mississippi middle and high school athletics and activities) Mary Werner, who serves on the Mississippi Board

The House Select Committee on “Education Freedom” will hold its third meeting on Thursday (October 23) at 2:00 p.m. in Room 113 of the Capitol. Here’s a question for committee members: Shouldn’t all schools that receive public funds operate under the same set of rules? It has been wonderful to see so many parents, teachers, community leaders, and others speaking out publicly in opposition

Sometimes, the truth hurts. But the truth still is important, even when you aren’t getting your way. That’s especially so when it comes to the well-being of our children, our public schools, and our communities. Respectful, honest debate also is important. Last night, I attended a local meeting that Koch-funded Americans for Prosperity (AFP) hosted to

Last month’s first meeting of the House Select Committee on “Education Freedom” had only school choice proponents on the agenda. At today’s meeting, half of the speakers were school choice proponents – better, though not altogether a balanced representation. One of today’s speakers, Erika Donalds, extolled the “free market” virtues of school choice, and she practices