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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
U.S. House Passes HR 1 With Opt-in Voucher Provision
HR 1 (the One Big Beautiful Bill Act), has passed the U.S. House and will now go to President Trump for his signature. The bill
HR 1 Passes Senate With Restructured Voucher Provision
HR 1 (the One Big Beautiful Bill Act), has passed the U.S. Senate with a restructured tax-credit voucher provision. An amendment to remove the voucher
Vouchers Not Removed From Federal Bill – Need Calls Today
It appears that the tax-credit voucher provision has not been removed from HR 1 (the One Big Beautiful Bill Act), despite a ruling by the U.S. Senate
BIG step forward in federal voucher fight!
The U.S. Senate parliamentarian has ruled that the tax-credit voucher provision in HR 1 cannot be included in the federal budget reconciliation bill. Budget reconciliation
Mississippians Meet with Sen. Wicker’s Staff on Vouchers
This afternoon, more than 40 Mississippi parents, educators, school board members, and business/community leaders met virtually with Sen. Roger Wicker’s staff to urge that he
Bill in U.S. Senate Would Force Vouchers into Mississippi
The U.S. Senate Finance Committee has released its version of HR 1 (referred to as the “One Big Beautiful bill”), which would unravel all of
Wow! Mississippi Notches Highest Ever Education Ranking; Voucher Threat
Mississippi has achieved its highest education ranking in history in the national KIDS COUNT report! The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s latest KIDS COUNT Data Book ranks
Mississippi Legislature Passes School Funding Bill
The Mississippi Legislature has adopted the PreK-12 funding bill for the 2025-2026 school year. HB 42 provides: A $16-million increase in funding for the Mississippi Student Funding Formula
Mississippi Legislature Takes Up FY2026 Budget in Special Session
The Mississippi Legislature convened a special session today to finalize the state budget. The PreK-12 appropriation bill, HB 42, was passed by the House Appropriations Committee
Gov. Reeves Calls Special Session, Sets Agenda
The Mississippi Legislature will return to Jackson tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11:00 a.m. to finalize the state budget. The special session agenda, which the governor sets, includes
Vouchers Pass U.S. House, Need Calls to U.S. Senate
The bill that would force private school vouchers into Mississippi passed the U.S. House in the wee hours this morning. It now will go to
Urgent Request for Help on Vouchers
Please keep those calls going to our congressional delegation in Washington! It is vital that they hear from thousands of us with this all-important message:
ALERT: Need Calls on Vouchers
The U.S. House is advancing legislation to create a broad tax credit voucher system that would force universal private school vouchers into every state in
Wow! Let’s Keep It Going!
The best return on investment I’ve ever received. That’s how one donor to The Parents’ Campaign described our work to protect and strengthen public schools. A
Thank You to These Rock Stars
Among our state’s greatest treasures – hands down, without question, day-in and day-out: Mississippi’s public school TEACHERS! They come in early, stay late, and work countless
