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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
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
