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Good News for 2021 Legislative Session
Friends, we’ve got real heroes in our classrooms – and our legislators have noticed. These days you can find members of the education committees
Budget Committee Recommends More Cuts
Earlier this week, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) released its budget recommendation for the coming fiscal year, FY2022. The recommendation is $197-million, or 3%, less than
Our Hope for a Better Tomorrow
As we cheer on the end of 2020, we are looking to the future with hope for a better tomorrow. A new year and a
Reeves’ Budget Reveals Empty Campaign Promise to Teachers
Public school teachers will remember the emails from then-candidate Tate Reeves that landed in their school inboxes shortly before last November’s election, promising that teacher
Year-round School Hearing at 1 p.m. Monday
Tomorrow, Monday, at 1 p.m., the Senate Education Committee will hold a hearing on year-round school. The public is invited to attend either in person
Year-round School Comments Due
Today is the deadline to submit public comments on year-round school. In an effort to learn more about a “balanced calendar” or year-round approach to
Senate Education Committee Wants Input on Year-round School
The Senate Education Committee wants your thoughts on year-round school. In an effort to learn more about a “balanced calendar” or year-round approach to school,
Special Election Outcomes, Link to Hosemann REAL TALK
Thank you to Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann for a great presentation last evening, and thanks to all who joined us for our first three REAL TALK
Today: Lt. Gov. Hosemann Answers Your Questions, Census Deadline
Send us your questions! Lt. Gov. Hosemann will join us on Zoom at 5:30 p.m. today for more REAL TALK about public education. If you
Rave Reviews for Education Chairs, Hosemann Up Next
Our education chairs got rave reviews for their candid answers to attendees’ questions at last week’s REAL TALK session, and we are expecting more revealing
Important Runoff Elections Tomorrow
Runoff elections are happening Tuesday, October 13, in four Mississippi House and Senate districts. These districts held special elections in September to replace recently-retired legislators
Join Education Chairs Bennett, DeBar on Zoom
Education Chairmen Rep. Richard Bennett and Sen. Dennis DeBar will join us on Zoom this Thursday, October 8, at 5:30 p.m., and they’ve agreed to
Thursday’s REAL TALK a Success
Our first virtual REAL TALK event was a success – and our second session is on tap for this week! Thanks to those of you who
Legislature Passes One More Education Bill; 2020 Session is a Wrap!
The Legislature returned to Jackson yesterday and wrapped up their work for the 2020 Legislative Session, including passage of SB 3057, which affects public schools.
Candidates Headed to Runoff, Legislative Leaders Talk About Public Education
It looks like we will have runoff elections in all four Mississippi House and Senate districts that held special elections last week to replace recently-retired legislators. The
Save the Dates: State Leaders Dish on Public Ed Hot Topics
Three state leaders who are among the most influential in the politics of public education will join us for REAL TALK about education’s hottest topics.
Voters to Elect New Legislators in 4 Districts Tuesday
Voters in four Mississippi House and Senate districts will go to the polls next Tuesday, Sept. 22, to replace their recently-retired legislators in special elections.
MDE Revises EDLA Application Due to District Concerns
Last night, the Mississippi Department of Education issued a revised application for Equity in Distance Learning Act (EDLA) reimbursements in response to school districts’ concerns
Public Schools Finally Get Budgets – See Yours
When the Legislature overrode Gov. Reeves’ veto of public school funding, Mississippi public schools finally got their budgets. Overall, MAEP funding for this school year
Legislature Overrides Gov. Reeves’ Veto
Today, in a historic vote, the Legislature voted overwhelmingly to override Gov. Reeves’ veto of public school funding in HB 1700. The House vote was 110-6.
Need Calls Today for K-12 Budget Fix
CALL TO ACTION: The Mississippi Legislature will reconvene at 1 p.m. today to take up legislation related to COVID-19. While they are in session, public
