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MS Legislature
Your School District’s (Full) Funding for 2024-2025
Mississippi’s public school districts will be fully funded for the 2024-2025 school year – the first time in 16 years that public schools will receive
Voucher Lawsuit News, Education Bills Become Law
In a 7-2 decision, the Mississippi Supreme Court avoided ruling on the constitutionality of public funds going to private schools. A majority of justices opined that
2024 Legislative Session a Win for Public Schools
Thank you, thank you, thank you! For thousands of calls, texts, emails, and meetings. For early mornings and late nights. For social media posts and
Privatization
Private School Funding Moves Forward – Please Call
Yesterday the House tabled the motion to reconsider on HB 1988, the Children’s Promise Act, sending to the Senate the bill that provides a massive
How Private School Tax Credits Work
Here’s how the Children’s Promise Act private school tax credits work: Let’s say John owes the State of Mississippi $5,000 in taxes. If John writes a
House Votes to Send Public Money to Private Schools
Today, the Mississippi House of Representatives voted to send millions more in state tax dollars to private schools. The funding flows by way of dollar-for-dollar
Funding
Full Senate Passes $1,000 Teacher Pay Raise, Increase in MAEP Funding
This morning, the full Senate passed its version of the public school appropriation bill, which provides a $206-million increase in MAEP funding and a $1,000
Senate Includes Teacher Pay Raise in Substantial School Funding Increase
Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee amended the education appropriations bill to provide a $256-million increase to public schools over current-year MAEP funding, essentially the same
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
School Accountability
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
Input Invited: MDE Considers Accountability Changes
The State Board of Education is considering resetting cut scores, once again, which could affect the accountability rating for your high school. The MDE is required to accept
State Test Scores Bring Good News
2018 state test results are out, and the news is good! Students showed improvement in every grade and subject area, with more students scoring in the
Election
Only 8 Schools Districts Have Sufficient Funding
Researchers at two universities teamed up with the Albert Shanker Institute to determine what it would cost individual school districts across the country to bring
So Important to Vote November 7
Your vote on November 7 could have a dramatic impact on our children’s futures. Have you made your plan to vote? Mississippi’s coffers are flush
PERS, MAEP, and Voucher Scams
Public schools – and your pocketbook – are on the ballot in November, and your vote could make the difference! Among the hottest topics being
Charter Schools
Need Calls on Charter Schools
Two charter school bills are headed for floor votes. Now is the time to call your representative and senator about these bills. The most recent changes to
Charter Schools in A, B, & C Districts, Calls Needed!
The House Education Committee has passed a bill that would allow charter schools to locate in any school district (including A, B, and C districts) without
Virtual Charter Schools
Comprehensive research has concluded that virtual (online) charter schools produce significantly worse academic results than brick and mortar public schools – either traditional or charter.
