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These bills affect our children
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
Our Legislature has some explaining to do
Our Legislature has some explaining to do. If Mississippi has money to give away, why are public schools horribly underfunded, and why don’t the proposed
See Which Bills We Support, Oppose
The deadline for committees to pass bills that originated in their own chambers has passed, and the House and Senate will take up the surviving
VOUCHER ALERT – Need Calls!
Today, the House Education Committee passed two dangerous bills. We need your help to defeat them. HB 795 is a voucher bill that uses state funds for
Income Tax Elimination Threatens Teacher Pay, School Budgets
If you value teachers, public schools, and other vital state services, ask your senator to VOTE NO on House Bill 531. HB 531 would eliminate
Teacher Pay Raise Passes Full Senate
SB 2444, the Senate’s teacher pay raise bill, has passed the full Senate on a unanimous vote. Each chamber has now passed its own version
Senate Teacher Pay Raise Bill Passes Committees
Today, SB 2444, the Senate’s teacher pay raise bill, passed both the Senate Education and Appropriations committees, another step toward more competitive pay for Mississippi
Public education is her passion
Those who know Marsha Gates won’t be surprised that she’s been named The Parents’ Campaign’s Member of the Quarter. A public school parent and longtime
House Passes Teacher Pay Raise Bill
Today, the Mississippi House passed HB 530, the House version of the teacher pay plan, another step toward a historic salary increase for teachers. House Education
House Teacher Pay Plan Brings More Good News
Today, House Education Chairman Richard Bennett introduced HB 530, the House version of the teacher pay plan, or START Act. The bill, which increases substantially
Senate Announces Teacher Pay Raise Plan
Today, Senate Education Chairman Dennis DeBar announced the Senate’s teacher pay raise plan. Making the announcement at the Stennis Capitol Press Forum, the chairman explained
2022 Legislative Session Has Begun
Yesterday, the Mississippi Legislature convened the 2022 Legislative Session, one of the most important for public education in recent history. The leadership in both chambers has
What Do Teachers Themselves Say About Their Low Salaries?
Mississippi teacher salaries are the lowest in the nation, causing teachers to work two or more jobs to pay their bills and contributing to a
Teachers: Last Listening Session with Chairman DeBar Tonight
Tonight will be teachers’ last chance to participate in the listening sessions being hosted by Senate Education Chairman Dennis DeBar. Chairman DeBar is asking educators to
Legislative Budget Recommendation Snubs Teachers
Today, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) announced its budget recommendation for Fiscal Year 2023, the budget to be crafted in the legislative session that
Last chance: Teacher listening session & parent literacy meeting
This week presents the final opportunity for teachers and parents to take advantage of important meetings. Thursday evening in Madison, Senate Education Chairman Dennis DeBar
Give Today for a Better Tomorrow!
The legislative session that begins in a matter of weeks will be one of the most important in our history. Will legislators make big improvements
Reason for Hope
As we look toward the 2022 Legislative Session, there is reason to be hopeful. And there is reason to be vigilant! The Senate is pushing
So Much!
We have so many reasons to be thankful! We are exceedingly thankful for the tireless teachers who, day in and day out, do whatever it
Teachers and Parents: More Important Meetings This Week
Teachers and parents will want to take advantage of important meetings coming up this week… Thursday evening, Senate Education Chairman Dennis DeBar will be in Greenville
This Week: Important Meetings for Parents and Teachers
Tomorrow evening, Senate Education Chairman Dennis DeBar will host a meeting in Tupelo to hear from educators about teacher pay. Teachers are strongly encouraged to attend
