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News on MDE Changes to State Plan & MAEP Events
The Mississippi Department of Education is inviting your input on proposed changes to Mississippi Succeeds, the state’s plan to comply with the federal Elementary and
See You at Tonight’s MAEP Event in Kosciusko
Starting soon! Location details for those heading to our event: the Skipworth Performing Arts Center is behind the junior high. Access the parking lot via
Good News About the MAEP: CALL TO ACTION
The Legislative Budget Office tells us that the Legislature has an extra $1-billion to spend in the 2023 Legislative Session. Even better, these are recurring dollars –
Coffers Overflowing as 2023 Session Begins – Good News for MAEP!
The Mississippi Legislature will convene the 2023 Legislative Session at noon today with an unprecedented amount of money to spend. That’s very good news for
Disappointing Ethics Comm Vote & Next Steps
This morning, a majority of the Mississippi Ethics Commission voted to adopt an order of dismissal stating that the Mississippi House of Representatives is not
Ethics Commission Delays Final Vote on Whether MS House is Subject to Open Meetings Act
The Ethics Commission adjourned its meeting today without taking a final vote on a decision regarding whether the Mississippi House of Representatives is subject to the
Watch Ethics Comm. Meeting Virtually Today at 10 a.m.
The Ethics Commission will meet this morning at 10:00 to make a final decision about whether or not the Mississippi House of Representatives should be
Breathtakingly Dangerous Vote Could Imperil Public Education
In a move that could spell disaster for public schools and our democracy, the Mississippi Ethics Commission has voted that the House of Representatives is
TOMORROW: Runoff Election for School Board
Runoff elections for school board members will be held in parts of four school districts TOMORROW, Tuesday, November 29. Harrison County, School Board District 2,
State Funding
Mississippi is flush with cash, and state revenue continues to come in well ahead of projections. Today, Mississippi has $740-million more available to spend for
Remember to VOTE Today, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
TODAY, Tuesday, November 8, voters will go to the polls to elect members of school boards, the judiciary, and the U.S. Congress. In Clay, Lowndes,
Last Chance to Vote Absentee in Person is Saturday
If you will be unable to make it to your polling place for the important election next Tuesday, please be sure to vote absentee by
On November Ballot: School Board Members + a Legislative Seat
On November 8, voters will elect school board members in 80 school districts, and voters in House District 37 (Clay, Lowndes, and Oktibbeha counties) will
School Board Elections: Candidate Q&A
Next month, voters will elect school board members in 80 school districts, 40 of which have contested elections. We need your help to spread the word
Mississippi Constitution: No Public Funds for Private Schools
The Mississippi Constitution is clear: taxpayer dollars may not be appropriated for private schools. The authors of the State Constitution understood that strong public schools are
2021-2022 School and District Ratings Released
At its meeting this morning, the Mississippi Board of Education lauded the efforts of students and teachers evidenced in the new school and district accountability
Important Info for Kindergarten Through Grade 3 Parents
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will provide important information about state literacy requirements in a series of Regional Family Nights. Families of students in kindergarten
School Board Election Qualifying Deadline September 9
Your school board plays an extremely important role in determining the quality of education provided children in your community, and the make-up of your local board could
Lawsuit Challenges Public Funds Going to Private Schools
Yesterday, Judge Crystal Wise Martin heard arguments in a lawsuit challenging the Mississippi Legislature’s appropriation of $10-million to private schools through an infrastructure grant program. A
Extraordinary Teachers, Backed by Pandemic Funding, Push Student Learning to New Highs
Following two years of unprecedented pandemic-related disruptions and nationwide learning losses for students, Mississippi’s public school teachers rolled up their sleeves and went to work
He’s the Real Deal!
When it comes to supporting public schools, Solomon Barnett is the real deal! A resident of Heidelberg, Solomon knows that strong public schools are the
