Committee Education Author Kent McCarty Session 2025 Session Latest Action On January 22, the House Education Committee passed HB 1134. HB 1134 is now transmitted to the House Appropriations (A) Committee. Explanation of the Bill HB 1134 creates aspirational language to expand the early learning collaboratives (ELCs), which are part of the state-funded pre-K program….
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Committee Youth and Family Affairs Author Donnie Scoggin Session 2025 Session Latest Action On February 6, HB 1100 was transmitted to the Senate. HB 1100 is awaiting referral to a Senate committee. Explanation of the Bill HB 1100 creates the Mississippi Childcare Teachers Shortage Study Committee. The goals of the committee are to The committee…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: This blog post is part of an ongoing series of posts dedicated to K-12 education policy in Mississippi. *** By Grace Breazeale I K-12 Policy Associate The Potential of Career Advancement Opportunities for Teachers Despite recent wins for public education in Mississippi, maintaining a strong and stable teacher workforce remains an issue. According to…
Read MoreDear friends, colleagues, and supporters, I was 19 when I decided that I would devote my life to what eventually became Mississippi First. It was the summer of 2002, and No Child Left Behind was set to go into effect that fall. I had spent the summer as an intern in the Mississippi Governor’s Office…
Read MoreMove comes after years of significant progress statewide in expanding, strengthening educational opportunities; Board search underway for successor Mississippi First founder and Executive Director Rachel Canter announced today that she will transition from the organization in 2025. The move comes after a transformational period for public education in Mississippi, with more and higher-quality educational opportunities…
Read MoreJackson, Mississippi—Mississippi First is pleased to announce the release of the 2023 Public Perception of Charter Schools survey report, which provides critical insights into public understanding and support of charter schools in Mississippi. This comprehensive survey was conducted by the Survey Research Lab (SRL) at Mississippi State University’s Social Science Research Center. The survey captured responses from a…
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