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Chairman DeBar: Goal is to Fully Fund MAEP This Year
Senate Education Chair Dennis DeBar today told the Senate Education Committee he hopes to fully fund the MAEP this year, terrific news for our public
Private School Funding Still in HB 1671
The House passed HB 1671 without eliminating the tax credits that benefit private schools, though the increase in private school funding that had been added to
MAEP and Private School Funding
This week, the House passed HB 1613, the public school appropriation bill. In its initial form, the bill underfunds the MAEP by $261-million, however the chairman explained
Hattiesburg Event Postponed
Threatening weather is predicted for today (Thursday, Feb. 16), so we’ve decided to postpone our MAEP event that was scheduled for this evening in Hattiesburg.
Funding for Private Schools in HB 1671 – Call Representatives
Well, they’re at it again – sticking money for private schools in the middle of a bill intended to help vulnerable mothers and children. You might
An Extraordinary Advocate for Public Schools
In her classroom, at a sporting event, at the Capitol or the grocery store – just about everywhere she goes, Carrie Bartlett is cheering on
See What Passed, Died on Deadline Day
Today was the deadline for bills to pass the chamber in which they originated. See how your legislators voted on education bills that survived today’s deadline
Win $1,000 for Your School: Contest Details
You can support public education and win $1,000 for your school! An anonymous donor is offering $1,000 to the Mississippi public school whose supporters win our
House Passes Assistant Teacher Pay Raise
ANOTHER GOOD DAY! Today, House Education Chair Richard Bennett offered an amendment to HB 1365 that provides a $3,000 pay raise for assistant teachers, bringing
A Good Day – Still a Long Way to Go
Thank you! For thousands of phone calls and text messages; for thoughtful conversations with your lawmakers; and for legislators who listened, scoured bills, and stood
Keep Calling on HB 1489, News on Dangerous Vaccine Bills
Progress! HB 1489, the anti-teacher, anti-public school bill, was not on the agenda for this afternoon’s House Judiciary B Committee meeting, an indication that your
RED ALERT: Anti-teacher, Anti-public School Bill Endangers Vulnerable Children
HB 1489 is anti-teacher, anti-public school, and a threat to vulnerable children, and, unbelievably, it is likely to come up for debate in the Judiciary B
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,
