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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
Two Important Things
We’ve got two very important pieces of information to share on which you might want to take action. School board seats in 80 school districts
Special Election in Harrison County July 19
On Tuesday, July 19, voters in Harrison County will elect a new representative for House District 119, replacing former Rep. Sonya Williams-Barnes, who resigned recently.
Legislators Chose to Underfund Your Schools. See How Much.
At last August’s Senate tax cut hearings, the message from Mississippi’s business and industry leaders and the community at large was clear: DO NOT CUT TAXES;
She Gets It – And That’s Making a Big Difference for Mississippi Children!
Terry Boler gets it. She knows it makes a difference when public school supporters speak up on behalf of Mississippi children, and she takes advantage of
The Bedrock of Our Communities
Two long years ago, in the turbulent early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week saying, “The value of teachers in our
See Which Legislators Stood Strong for Public Schools
The 2022 Legislative Session had some real highs (hooray for a REAL teacher pay raise!) and some appalling lows. The lowest lows came in the
Legislature Finalizes School Funding, Adjourns Sine Die
The House and Senate have decided the final budget for the state and adjourned the 2022 Legislative Session. This session had some big wins and
State Budget Almost Finished
The House and Senate worked late into the evening on state budget bills, but some remain unresolved. The public school funding bill passed both chambers,
Legislature Misses Budget Deadline Again
We won’t have a public school budget bill this weekend. The Legislative leadership acknowledged today that they would not meet the extended deadline for adoption
Teacher Pay Raise and Vouchers-for-all
Gov. Reeves has signed HB 530, the teacher pay raise bill, which makes it official! The salaries of certified teachers will increase by an average
Vouchers Hidden in Conference Report – Need Calls!
This morning, we have discovered vouchers hidden in a conference report for an unrelated bill. Worse, the changes in statute are NOT underlined, something that is required
Legislature Misses School Funding Deadline, Passes Tax Cuts
The Legislature missed tonight’s deadline for a final vote on appropriations bills, and they are expected to extend the session in order to get their
This Will Make You Angry – and It Should
How many times have our legislators told us that they value our children, teachers, and public schools, and that they always keep our best interests top
