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Want a Better Legislature? You Must Do This First!
Are you sick and tired of the attacks on public schools? VERY SOON, we’ll have an opportunity to begin turning all that around. First step? Check
Candidates Respond to Tough Education Questions
Are you ready for a Legislature that supports our public schools? We can make that happen! Public school educators, parents, and supporters make up the
Your School District’s Funding; Accountability Changes
How much is the Mississippi Legislature willing to invest in your child’s education? See how much MAEP funding your district will receive next year, how
Deadline Tomorrow: Comments on Accountability Changes
Tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. is the deadline to submit your feedback on the most recent changes proposed for the Mississippi Statewide Accountability System. See the public
Auditor’s Report Misrepresents Facts on Ed Funding
Statewide elected officials have distributed yet another hit piece on public education. Today’s missive from the State Auditor misrepresents facts in an apparent attempt to
Accountability Changes Proposed, Feedback Period Open Now
More changes have been proposed for the Statewide Accountability System, and the public is asked to provide feedback. The deadline to submit comments is 5:00 p.m.
House, Senate Send SB 3049 with $2M Voucher Funding to Governor
The House started the morning with two procedural votes on the SB 3049 conference report; both failed (good outcome), but the second vote ended in
Corruption, Vouchers Mark Grim End of Session
The House and Senate adjourned the 2019 Legislative Session today, but not before the leadership of both chambers cheated their way to an increased appropriation for
Update: $1,500 Teacher Pay Raise Passed by Senate and House, Effort to Increase Pay Raise to $4,000 Defeated in Both Chambers
This morning, both chambers passed the SB 2770 conference report providing for a $1,500 raise for certified and assistant teachers. The vote action we are
UNBELIEVABLE! Unethical, Last-minute Voucher Debacle
We had been told that Lt. Governor Reeves was intent on getting an increase in voucher funding approved, despite strong objections in both chambers. Late
Teacher Pay Raise Conference Report Filed
10 p.m. update on teacher pay raise: $1,500 raise for certified and assistant teachers, per conference report filed at 9:30 p.m. on 3/27/2019. No word
RED ALERT: More Shenanigans, Need Calls Today!
From Nancy Loome, executive director: I got word last night that the Senate leadership plans to insert private school voucher language into the teacher pay
RED ALERT: Pay Raise Vote Coming Soon
The next few days are critical! Conference reports (final bills) for the teacher pay raise, next year’s funding for your public schools, and voucher funding will likely
Teacher Pay Raise Threatened – CALL NOW!
Why are legislative leaders hiding our tax dollars from us? When the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) met today, budget leaders refused to acknowledge a substantial
Important News on Teacher Pay Raise Bill
We have learned that SB 2770, the bill calling for a $4,000 salary increase for teachers and a $1,000 increase for teacher assistants, contains a reverse
House sends $4,000 teacher pay raise bill to Senate
The House has voted to table the motion to reconsider on SB 2770, sending the $4,000 teacher pay raise bill back to the Senate for concurrence.
House Votes to Increase Teacher Pay Raise
This afternoon, on a voice vote, the House of Representatives voted in favor of an amendment to increase the amount of the teacher pay raise in
Another Win for Mississippi Children!
Our heroes in the Mississippi Legislature came through again for our children! Voucher bill SB 2675 died on today’s deadline. Citing his own objections to
Tomorrow is Qualifying Deadline for Candidates
Where do your legislators stand on public education? If you are unhappy with your legislators’ votes on education issues, you can do something about it!
Teacher Pay Raise and Voucher Bills Need Your Attention
Mississippi has a teacher shortage crisis. Educators are leaving the profession in droves, and too few young people are choosing teaching as a career. It
State Retirees Urged to Attend Important PERS Board Meeting
The Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) board of trustees will hold a special meeting Tuesday, February 12, 11:30 a.m., to discuss retirees’ ability to serve
