Thank You Teachers!
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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Ruling Threatens Health and Safety of Mississippi Children and Teachers
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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Aberdeen Elementary School Wins Our $1,000 Prize!
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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Hattiesburg Event Postponed
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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An Extraordinary Advocate for Public Schools
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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Win $1,000 for Your School: Contest Details
You can support public education and win $1,000 for your school! An anonymous donor is offering $1,000 to the Mississippi public school whose supporters win our February promotion. Make sure your favorite public school gets plenty of entries – share this announcement with friends and family, your PTO, and on social media. To enter, parents, teachers, grandparents,
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Remember to VOTE Today, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
TODAY, Tuesday, November 8, voters will go to the polls to elect members of school boards, the judiciary, and the U.S. Congress. In Clay, Lowndes, and Oktibbeha counties, voters will elect a state legislator to fill the vacant seat in House District 37. Before you vote, be sure to check candidates’ positions on important issues
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Last Chance to Vote Absentee in Person is Saturday
If you will be unable to make it to your polling place for the important election next Tuesday, please be sure to vote absentee by noon on Saturday. You may vote absentee in person weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, November 4, and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, November 5, at
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On November Ballot: School Board Members + a Legislative Seat
On November 8, voters will elect school board members in 80 school districts, and voters in House District 37 (Clay, Lowndes, and Oktibbeha counties) will choose a legislator to complete the term of Rep. Lynn Wright, who passed away in June. We need your help to spread the word about where the candidates stand on
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2021-2022 School and District Ratings Released
At its meeting this morning, the Mississippi Board of Education lauded the efforts of students and teachers evidenced in the new school and district accountability ratings released today. These are the first post-pandemic letter grades assigned, and they are based largely on the statewide assessments administered to students in the spring of 2022. The ratings reflect the improvement
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