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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