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MS Legislature
School Superintendents Impress Senate Education Committee
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
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
Senate Education Committee Meeting Tomorrow
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
Privatization
House School Choice Committee Meets Again Thursday – We Have a Question For Them
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
Sometimes, the Truth Hurts
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
House School Choice Committee Meets
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
Funding
Wow! Mississippi Notches Highest Ever Education Ranking; Voucher Threat
Mississippi has achieved its highest education ranking in history in the national KIDS COUNT report! The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s latest KIDS COUNT Data Book ranks
Mississippi Legislature Passes School Funding Bill
The Mississippi Legislature has adopted the PreK-12 funding bill for the 2025-2026 school year. HB 42 provides: A $16-million increase in funding for the Mississippi Student Funding Formula
Mississippi Legislature Takes Up FY2026 Budget in Special Session
The Mississippi Legislature convened a special session today to finalize the state budget. The PreK-12 appropriation bill, HB 42, was passed by the House Appropriations Committee
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!
Today is Election Day, and as public school supporters, we owe it to our children to vote! In addition to electing a president and other
Saturday Deadline for In-person Absentee Voting, Check School Board Candidate Q&A
If you plan to vote absentee in this election, please be aware that noon this Saturday is the deadline to do so in person. Registered
Absentee Voting This Weekend
Election Day is right around the corner, and it is important for public school supporters to cast their votes every time the polls are open!
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
