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The Research on Charter Schools
The most recent and extensive study of charter schools (National Charter School Study, CREDO, released June 2013) found that: 25 % of charters performed better
What is a Charter School?
A charter school is a school that is funded with public tax dollars and run by a private entity. Charter schools are usually freed from
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
National Association of Charter School Authorizers Calls for Closing of Failing Charter Schools
In November 2012, the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) launched a campaign to improve the overall quality of charter schools and increase the
Legislative Terms
Ad Valorem Tax ReductionA portion of a school district’s budget is made up of local ad valorem tax dollars (property taxes). This is often referred to
Time to Grab Your Cape!
Grab your cape! The 2019 Legislature is in session. We are looking forward to working with our children’s heroes – parents, educators, and legislators – to
Guide to PRO- and ANTI-Public Education Bills
Each year, hundreds of education bills are introduced, some good, some bad. The Parents’ Campaign will make sure you know the difference. In turn, you
PEER Review of Vouchers: Fraud, Lack of Accountability, Unspent Funds
Mississippi’s PEER* Committee has issued a damning report of our state’s ESA voucher program, which uses public funds to pay private school tuition for children with
BREAKING: Important News for Public Education
We’ve got two pieces of very good news for public education supporters… First, the MAEP is very reasonable after all – despite what we’ve been
School Funding: What is Reasonable?
(Guest column by Nancy Loome, published in Mississippi newspapers including The Meridian Star, Mississippi Business Journal, and Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal) What happens when elected officials undervalue public
2018 School and District Accountability Ratings Released
School and district accountability ratings have been released. Find the grades assigned to your school and district. The State Board of Education voted to delay for
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
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
Wow! Great News About Mississippi Public Schools
Mississippi’s public school teachers are amazing, and our most recent national test scores prove it! Over the last decade, Mississippi students have outpaced the nation
Pro-public Education Wave Sweeping Mississippi and U.S.
Public school supporters across the country are taking to the streets to demand that their elected officials put their money where their mouths are when it comes
#RedforEd Funding Protests Sweeping the U.S.
#RedForEd marches continue in Arizona (Source: Arizona Republic) Arizona: How three decades of tax cuts suffocated public schools (Source: Vox.com) Colorado teachers protest at state capitol (Source: Denver Post)
