News Archive
MS Legislature
14 Years of Underfunding
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
Critical Legislative Meetings Coming Soon
In the coming weeks, the Legislature will hold hearings to decide how to bring teacher pay to the Southeastern average and, importantly, how to pay
Legislature Finalizes School Funding, Other Education Bills
Thank you for making all those calls to legislators today about the private school voucher provision that was sneaked into the 1,000-page bond bill just
Privatization
Dangerous voucher bill passes Senate; need calls to reps!
Senate Bill 2675, the ESA voucher bill, passed the Senate today on a vote of 37 to 13. The bill will now go to the
Corruption, Vouchers Mark Grim End of Session
The House and Senate adjourned the 2019 Legislative Session today, but not before the leadership of both chambers cheated their way to an increased appropriation for
UNBELIEVABLE! Unethical, Last-minute Voucher Debacle
We had been told that Lt. Governor Reeves was intent on getting an increase in voucher funding approved, despite strong objections in both chambers. Late
Funding
14 Years of Underfunding
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
MAEP Funding for 2021-2022, Teacher Salaries
Despite a slight increase, the MAEP is underfunded this year by $272-million, bringing total underfunding since FY2008 to $3-billion, an ominous benchmark for our public schools. See
Lawmakers Urge Caution on Revenue
“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
School Accountability
Deadline Tomorrow: Comments on Accountability Changes
Tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. is the deadline to submit your feedback on the most recent changes proposed for the Mississippi Statewide Accountability System. See the public
Accountability Changes Proposed, Feedback Period Open Now
More changes have been proposed for the Statewide Accountability System, and the public is asked to provide feedback. The deadline to submit comments is 5:00 p.m.
2018 School and District Accountability Ratings Released
School and district accountability ratings have been released. Find the grades assigned to your school and district. The State Board of Education voted to delay for
Election
Primary Election Runoff is Critical for Public Education
Tuesday was a great day for our children, our teachers, and our public schools. Election 2019 is shaping up to be a good one for
Sleazy Attacks on Pro-Public School Candidates
The mudslinging is in full force! Direct mail attack ads are showing up in mailboxes, and they have a couple of common themes: • they are
They’re Talking About YOU!
Folks in the know believe public education voters can swing this election. They are talking about you! But we must get every single public school
Charter Schools
Charter School Bill Will Get Another Vote
Today, Sen. Hob Bryan held the charter school bill (SB 2161) on a motion to reconsider, giving senators another opportunity to vote on it, probably tomorrow. Please give
Senate Votes on Charter Bill
Today, the Senate narrowly voted to concur with the House version of SB 2161, the charter school bill that allows students in districts rated C,
Keep Calling on Charter Bill, News from House
The Senate charter school bill, SB 2161, has not yet been taken up for a vote. Please continue to contact the senators who represent your
