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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
Education Chairman Holding Listening Sessions With Teachers
Senate Education Chairman Dennis DeBar wants to hear from educators about teacher pay, so he has scheduled listening sessions in each of Mississippi’s four congressional districts.
Remember to VOTE Today
TODAY, Tuesday, Nov. 2, voters will go to the polls to replace retiring legislators in three Mississippi House and Senate districts and elect school board
Important Elections Next Tuesday
Next Tuesday, Nov. 2, voters will replace retiring legislators in three Mississippi House and Senate districts and elect school board members in school districts across
College Loan Repayment Program for First-year Teachers
First-year teachers in Mississippi are eligible to have a portion of their college loans repaid by the state. The Winter-Reed Loan Repayment Program was passed by
An Educator, Parent Who Makes a Real Difference
As an educator and a parent, Jennifer Colson knows well what students need to be successful – and she’s made it her mission to see
On November Ballot: 4 Legislative Seats Plus School Board Members
Next month, voters will replace retiring legislators in three Mississippi House and Senate districts and elect school board members in 13 school districts. We need
Voter Registration Deadline is Monday
The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming November election is Monday, October 4. A number of important races will be on the ballot
MDE Releases First State Test Scores Since Pandemic Began
The Mississippi Department of Education has released the results of the statewide assessments administered to students in the spring of 2021. This was the first
Teacher Compensation Hearing Provides Food for Thought
The testimony at today’s Senate hearing on teacher pay provided legislators lots to think about as they consider how to adjust state law – including
Teacher Compensation Hearing TOMORROW
The Senate Education Committee will hold a hearing on teacher compensation tomorrow, Wednesday, September 15, at 10:15 a.m. You may attend the meeting in person in
Teacher Pay Comments Due September 8
If you haven’t done so already, please email your comments about improving Mississippi teacher salaries to the Senate Education Committee by tomorrow’s 4:00 deadline. This
Your Chance to be Heard on Teacher Pay
The Senate Education Committee will meet at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, to hear from experts about Mississippi’s teacher compensation, with a goal
