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School Superintendents Impress Senate Education Committee
Tuesday, Senate Education Committee members heard from a variety of speakers, including a panel of local school district superintendents. All shared impressive information about the
Absentee Voting Open for Next Week’s Special Elections
Next Tuesday, November 4, is an important day in 17 legislative districts in DeSoto County, Northeast Mississippi, the Jackson Metro, the Delta, and the Pine
Senate Education Committee Meeting Tomorrow
The Senate Education Committee will meet tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10 a.m. to hear from a panel of school superintendents about successes and challenges in their school
Report on House School Choice Committee Meeting
The House Select Committee on “Education Freedom” met this afternoon and heard from: Barrett Donahoe, representing the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (Mississippi’s private school association) Chad
House School Choice Committee Meets Again Thursday – We Have a Question For Them
The House Select Committee on “Education Freedom” will hold its third meeting on Thursday (October 23) at 2:00 p.m. in Room 113 of the Capitol. Here’s a question for
Sometimes, the Truth Hurts
Sometimes, the truth hurts. But the truth still is important, even when you aren’t getting your way. That’s especially so when it comes to the well-being
Voter Registration Deadline Approaching
Deadline approaching! New voters can register to vote by mail or in person; online voter registration is not offered in Mississippi. Register by mail: print
House School Choice Committee Meets
Last month’s first meeting of the House Select Committee on “Education Freedom” had only school choice proponents on the agenda. At today’s meeting, half of the
School and District Accountability Ratings Announced
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has announced school and district accountability ratings based on assessment results for the 2024-2025 school year. Despite continued improvement
This Thursday: House School Choice Committee Meets Again
The House Select Committee on “Education Freedom” will hold its second meeting on Thursday (September 25) at 10:00 a.m. in Room 113 of the Capitol. The public
Municipal Boards Weigh In Against School Choice as Voucher Lobby Targets Mississippi
It’s time for public school supporters to act! The voucher lobby is targeting Mississippi, putting our public schools and our local communities at risk. Mississippi
U.S. House Appropriations Committee Cuts Education Funds
Congressional Update: Massive cuts to Title I and other education funds passed a U.S. House subcommittee last week and passed the full House Appropriations Committee
Alert: U.S. House Subcommittee Proposes to Slash Public School Funding
The U.S. House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies is meeting TODAY at 4 p.m. CST to discuss a budget
“It’s Not About Proficiency, It’s About Freedom”
The House “Education Freedom” Committee’s first meeting today was what we expected: free from any panel representation by public school advocates or Mississippi educators and
Speaker’s School Choice Committee Meeting Monday – Need Calls
House Speaker Jason White has named a Select Committee on “Education Freedom” to help him decide the details of his voucher agenda. The committee will hold
We’re Growing!
As the voucher lobby has ramped up its attacks on our public schools, the demand for our services at The Parents’ Campaign has grown exponentially.
Vote TODAY in the Primary Election
If you live in one of the newly redrawn State House or Senate districts listed below, and you have not voted absentee, please vote today! Several of these
Why This Saturday is Important for Public Schools
This Saturday, August 2, is the last day for in-person absentee voting in the special primary election for seats in newly redrawn State House and Senate districts.
Vouchers, Super PACs, Special Election
The special election primary on Tuesday, August 5 is very, very important. Turnout in special election primaries is typically low, which means your vote counts more. If you don’t
This is No Time to Sit Back and Watch
We cannot overstate how important the upcoming special election is to our children and our public schools. Federal courts last year ordered a re-draw of
Special Election Candidates Share Thoughts on Public Education
The next few weeks are extremely important to our children and our public schools. A recent federal court order mandated that 14 of Mississippi’s legislative
