News Archive
MS Legislature
Education Bills That Survived Today’s Committee Deadline
HB 1988, the Children’s Promise Act bill that provides a massive increase in tax credits benefiting private schools, has passed the House but has not passed
House Has New INSPIRE Numbers
Shortly after we posted our comparison of the various school funding proposals on Friday, the House reached out to say they have new numbers they’d
MAEP Outperforms INSPIRE in Every School District
Compared to the MAEP, every Mississippi public school district loses under the school funding plan proposed in HB 1453, the INSPIRE Act. The Parents’ Campaign
Privatization
See Which Bills Survived Today’s Deadline
Our first committee deadline has passed, and the full House and Senate will now begin voting on the bills that made it onto their calendars. Please
Education Bills Need Your Attention
The education bills listed below have passed the House and Senate Education Committees, and most are awaiting floor votes. A few are double referred and
Dangerous Bills Pass House Education Committee
Public schools need your help to stop dangerous bills that have passed the House Education Committee. • HB 1449 is an affront to public schools
Funding
Education Bills That Survived Today’s Committee Deadline
HB 1988, the Children’s Promise Act bill that provides a massive increase in tax credits benefiting private schools, has passed the House but has not passed
House Has New INSPIRE Numbers
Shortly after we posted our comparison of the various school funding proposals on Friday, the House reached out to say they have new numbers they’d
MAEP Outperforms INSPIRE in Every School District
Compared to the MAEP, every Mississippi public school district loses under the school funding plan proposed in HB 1453, the INSPIRE Act. The Parents’ Campaign
School Accountability
Accountability Review Set for October 10
The State Board of Education will review Mississippi’s school and district accountability model at a work session set for 2:00 p.m. on October 10, 2018. This public meeting
Accountability Ratings Delayed by State Board of Education
The State Board of Education has voted to delay consideration of school and district accountability ratings until its October meeting. Some board members expressed a desire
Stakes Higher for Elementary Students This Year
If you have a child in kindergarten through third grade, you will want to attend an important meeting hosted by the Mississippi Department of Education
Election
Several Bits of Important News
Mississippi’s Broadband Expansion and Accessibility office (BEAM) is working hard to ensure that all Mississippians have access to high-quality internet service, something that is critical
So Far, So Good
A big THANK YOU to everyone who voted on Tuesday – it was a great day for our children, our teachers, and our public schools!
Vote Today for Public School Supporters
We really, really need for you to vote in today’s Primary Election! Many important races will be decided in the primary – and we’ve seen what
Charter Schools
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
Charter Bill Needs a Change – Please Call
Please give your senator a call about the charter school bill before Monday afternoon. While high quality charter schools can be a beneficial addition in
See Your Rep’s Vote on Charter Bill
This morning, the House tabled the motion to reconsider on the Senate charter bill. House Education Chairman John Moore moved to send SB 2161 to
