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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
Tax Cut Study Hearings Wrap Up
It’s safe to say that the Joint Tax Study Committee hearings didn’t change many minds. One of the groups pushing the House plan to eliminate
This Week: Legislative Hearings on Funding
If you care about teacher salaries, public school funding, pre-k, or myriad other state services, you will want to pay attention to the legislative hearings
School Board Elections Coming Soon
Have you considered running for your school board? A number of local school boards have elections coming up, and the qualifying deadline is Friday, September
Teachers, Others Can Be Paid for COVID-related Leave; State of Emergency Extended
Teachers worried about their paychecks being docked for COVID-related absences can breathe a sigh of relief for now. Gov. Reeves has extended Mississippi’s State of
MS Teacher Salaries: A Picture Paints a Thousand Words
Kudos to our talented staff member Josh Taylor for creating this terrific graphic showing how Mississippi’s average teacher salary compares to teacher salaries in other
An Outstanding Advocate for Public Schools
Sandra Wells takes every opportunity to stand up for the children in the Hollandale School District. A longtime volunteer in Hollandale’s public schools, Wells spearheads
14 Years of Underfunding
14 years of underfunding. This year’s graduates have had their education shortchanged every single year – funded at a level that even Mississippi law says
MAEP Funding for 2021-2022, Teacher Salaries
Despite a slight increase, the MAEP is underfunded this year by $272-million, bringing total underfunding since FY2008 to $3-billion, an ominous benchmark for our public schools. See
Lawmakers Urge Caution on Revenue
“While Mississippi may be back on paper, the same lawmakers expressing excitement are also urging caution about the sustainability of these revenue growths. They attribute
