Want some evidence that electing public school supporters to the Legislature makes a difference? Read on, and then be sure to VOTE in Tuesday’s primary election. It matters – a lot.You’ve probably seen lots of spin around what is being hailed nationally as the Mississippi Miracle – dramatic improvements in Mississippi’s national ranking in 4th-grade […]
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The next few weeks are extremely important to our children and our public schools. The outcomes of the primary election on August 8 and the general election on November 7 will determine the Legislature’s level of support for public education. Four years ago, Mississippians elected a corps of pro-public school candidates – and it paid
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In the next few months, you will make choices that will have a lasting impact on Mississippi’s public schools. Our children need your votes for pro-public school candidates in the August 8 Primary Election and November 7 General Election. From registering to vote to learning which candidates share your values, this Election Toolkit provides a quick
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If your student needs minor medical care or behavioral health services during the summer months, the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) and the Mississippi Department of Education have you covered. They are partnering to provide telehealth services free of charge to any student who is enrolled in a Mississippi K-12 public school. The School-based Telehealth
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A long-time member of The Parents’ Campaign, Shelley Tingle has played an integral role in numerous victories for public schools. Whether she’s recruiting new members to be engaged in our work or digging into education policy, Shelley’s enthusiasm for public education is contagious. Newer to The Parents’ Campaign but no less enthusiastic, Toni Lowe-Fisher has
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Teachers and assistants, we VALUE YOU and deeply appreciate the WORK YOU DO in Mississippi’s public school classrooms every day!
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In an astonishing move last week, a federal judge nullified a Mississippi Supreme Court ruling and a long-standing Mississippi law that prioritizes the health and safety of thousands of Mississippi children over the religious preferences of a few. In 1979, the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled that the overriding obligation of the State is “The protection
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The winning public school in our February promotion is Aberdeen Elementary in the Aberdeen School District! The prize is $1,000 paid directly to the school, courtesy of an anonymous donor. Thank you to everyone who participated and to the parents, teachers, grandparents, and other supporters who entered on behalf of your favorite school. Our winning school
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Threatening weather is predicted for today (Thursday, Feb. 16), so we’ve decided to postpone our MAEP event that was scheduled for this evening in Hattiesburg. We will reschedule and let you know as soon as we have a new date.
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In her classroom, at a sporting event, at the Capitol or the grocery store – just about everywhere she goes, Carrie Bartlett is cheering on and standing up for Mississippi public school students. Carrie is a 19-year teacher in the Long Beach School District and a long-time member of The Parents’ Campaign. She knows the
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