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Conference Committee
Conference CommitteeWhen the House of Representatives and the Senate fail to agree on any portion of a piece of legislation, conference can be invited by
Senate Names Education Committee, House Addresses Teacher Pay Raise Snafu
The first week of the 2020 Legislative Session is in the books! Philip Gunn was sworn in for a third term as Speaker of the
A Fresh Start!
Ready for a fresh start? The 2020 Legislative Session convenes at noon today with a new Legislature and new leadership. With that comes new opportunities –
A Game-changer for Public Schools
Yesterday, the Board of Trustees for Mississippi’s Public Employees Retirement System made the final ruling on a policy change allowing state retirees to serve in
A Big Opportunity
You have the power to change the course of a child’s life. Time and again, your voice has made the difference, protecting our schools from
Mississippi Has Lost a Champion of Public Education
We at The Parents’ Campaign join with all Mississippians in mourning the passing and celebrating the legacy of former House Speaker Billy McCoy, a true
You Might Be Surprised at the Change You Created!
We asked for CHANGE in this election, and we think you’ll be surprised at how well you delivered. Despite some bitter disappointments, there are some
Remember How You Felt That Day Last March?
Remember how you felt that day last March? Legislators told us they were with us. Most agreed: more money for teacher pay; no more money for
AG Opinion on Teachers’ Rights
Teachers can and should be involved in political activities! Mississippi’s Attorney General has issued a number of opinions stating that “school employees may voluntarily participate
Teachers Have Every Right to be Angry
Do they think they can pull one over on us that easily? We saw it coming back in March. And we told you about it
Two Important Things
Public schools could see full funding in the near future! But only if you demand it when you cast your vote on November 5. Remember
Moving in the Right Direction
THANK YOU for showing up at the polls and casting your votes for candidates who support public schools! On Tuesday, seven more incumbent legislators lost
TODAY – We Need Your VOTE
Today is a watershed moment for our public schools. We need your vote! A strong turnout of public education voters is THE KEY to winning
State Test Scores and Other Testing News
State test scores are in, and the news is good! School districts continued their decades-long trend of academic improvement. Mississippi students showed gains in nearly
How We Can Win the Day for Mississippi Children
If we want our legislators to cast votes that are in line with our priorities and values, we must let them know what our priorities
How a Bill Becomes a Law
A bill must go through a lengthy process in order to become a law. Step 1. The bill is first introduced in the House or
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
Vouchers, Tax Credit Scholarships, and Education Savings Accounts
The Parents’ Campaign agrees with our state constitution: our public tax dollars should support an education system that welcomes all children. Funding schools that refuse
Tennessee Charter School Law Eliminates Profit Motive
For-profit entities are not allowed to operate or manage charter schools in Tennessee. According to the Tennessee Department of Education: Though a few states allow
Why The Parents’ Campaign Supports HB 369, the House Charter School Bill
I know that many of you are very skeptical of charter schools, and I share some of that skepticism. I also know that thousands of
Charter School Lobbyists in Mississippi
Charter school lobbyists are having a lot of influence in Mississippi’s charter school debate. The following are some of those representing the charter school, for-profit