Special Education
Teacher Pay Raise Passes Full House
The House of Representatives has passed unanimously a $5,000 across-the-board teacher pay raise and an additional $3,000 increase for special education teachers who are teaching in
Wonderful News on Deadline Day
This afternoon, the House Education and Appropriations Committees passed HB 1126, calling for a $5,000 across-the-board teacher pay raise and an additional $3,000 increase for special
Billions in Federal Education Dollars for Mississippi Schools at Risk
Public schools could see devastating losses of federal funds, threatening to close programs that have been critical to Mississippi’s recent progress in student achievement and
What Does This Mean For Public Schools?
Two major occurrences last week could have significant impacts on public education. Time will tell. On Thursday afternoon, President Trump issued an executive order calling for the
Voucher Bill Headed to House Floor
We need your help again! Vouchers are still very much in play. A voucher bill that would send $6,500 per student to private schools is
Senate Ed Committee Passes Voucher Bill
The Senate Education Committee has passed a voucher bill that, if enacted, would be a big step toward privatizing public education in Mississippi. That bill
What Legislators Didn’t Do for Children with Special Needs
Legislators had opportunities to provide real help for children with special needs, but instead, chose to focus on legislation that provides our most vulnerable children
The Full Story on Mississippi’s Low Graduation Rate Among Children with Disabilities
All Mississippi students, including those with disabilities, should be provided a free and appropriate education to ensure that they have every opportunity to lead successful,
