News Archive
MS Legislature
Next Redistricting Hearing in Southaven This Week, See Updated Schedule
Changes have been made to upcoming public hearings on redistricting; see updated schedule below. The next event will be held in Southaven this Thursday at
State Assessment Results Announced
The Mississippi Department of Education has released the results of the 2025-2026 state assessments. A key takeaway is that school districts across the state have done
Redistricting Public Hearings Begin
The Joint Committee on Reapportionment and Redistricting has announced a series of public hearings beginning Tuesday, August 18, to obtain your comments and suggestions about the
Privatization
No Meaningful Pay Raise, But More for Private Schools?
The conference report for HB 1944, the Children’s Promise Act bill, adds the $6-million in tax credits for nonpublic special purpose schools that we told you
Progress: Still Need Calls on Teacher Pay Raise, Private School Funding
This morning, the House and Senate invited conference on the two remaining teacher pay raise bills, HB 1395 and SB 2103. This is wonderful news
See How Your Senator Voted on Funding for Private Schools
Today, the Senate passed HB 1944, the Children’s Promise Act bill, moving forward the version of the bill passed in committee yesterday. The bill as
Funding
Another Assault on Public Schools?
I can’t thank you enough for your terrific work to push back against the voucher lobby that has been working nonstop to dismantle our public
Legislature Adjourns 2026 Session For Now
The Mississippi House and Senate have completed their work in the 2026 Legislative Session and adjourned – for now. Earlier in the week, both chambers
Legislature Adopts Teacher Pay Raise, Funding, Other Education Bills
The Legislature has finalized the teacher pay raise, the adolescent literacy initiative, and the Math Act, all of which were funded in the conference report for the
School Accountability
The Truth: Student Achievement & This Election
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
Teachers and Parents: More Important Meetings This Week
Teachers and parents will want to take advantage of important meetings coming up this week… Thursday evening, Senate Education Chairman Dennis DeBar will be in Greenville
This Week: Important Meetings for Parents and Teachers
Tomorrow evening, Senate Education Chairman Dennis DeBar will host a meeting in Tupelo to hear from educators about teacher pay. Teachers are strongly encouraged to attend
Election
Vote Today in Primary Election
Today, Tuesday, March 10, is Primary Election Day, when Mississippians will choose the candidates who will move forward to the November General Election for the
Absentee Voting Open for Next Week’s Special Elections
Next Tuesday, November 4, is an important day in 17 legislative districts in DeSoto County, Northeast Mississippi, the Jackson Metro, the Delta, and the Pine
Voter Registration Deadline Approaching
Deadline approaching! New voters can register to vote by mail or in person; online voter registration is not offered in Mississippi. Register by mail: print
Charter Schools
House & Senate Ed Committee Members Presented Charter Bill
At a December 12, 2012 joint meeting of the House and Senate Education Committees, members heard a description of a charter school bill proposed by
Language for Critical Sections of the Charter School Bill: For-profits, Virtuals, Track Record, Etc.
For profit language Include in “definitions”:Governing body – means the organized group of persons who will operate a public charter school by deciding matters, including, but
Our Position on Charter Schools
The Parents’ Campaign supports the authorization of charter schools in unsuccessful school zones. Our Position The Parents’ Campaign supports the authorization of charter schools in
