Perry Parker: A Different Kind of Leader for a New Era
A message from Perry Parker, Republican candidate for 3rd District Congressional seat
It’s become clear the last few years that we’ve entered a new era,...
Teachers talk strike, protests despite pay raise
The legislative session ended with teachers receiving a pay raise of $1,500--a move that the Mississippi Association of Educators calls "pandering" and "insulting."
Now another...
Dyslexia in Mississippi: A journey not all students can make
You wake up by 5 am and hit the road by 6 am. You deal with traffic, road work and/or bad weather on your...
#MS03 contender Michael Guest releases new campaign video “A Firm Foundation”
The newest campaign video released by Michael Guest is entitled "A Firm Foundation" and features Haley Guest. Guest is a contender in the Congressional...
Smilow Collegiate Charter School ribbon cutting celebrates choice
Mississippi's fifth charter school--and its first kindergarten and first-grade charter school-- celebrated its inaugural year with a ribbon cutting this past Friday.
When you first...
Why Teachers Leave Mississippi: Two former teachers weigh in
Teacher pay is often touted as a reason why Mississippi teachers leave the state, especially new teachers.
But according to two teachers who have left...
School choice: Homeschooling parents and students share their journey
School choice is a term that floats around during every legislative session, and most consider it with charter school legislation. But in reality, school...
Innovative legislative tracking service Dragonfly launches in Mississippi
With the 2019 legislative session less than a month away, it's safe to say governmental affairs staffers and consultants across Mississippi are rushing to...
VIDEO: New Group Aims to Protect Fairness and Stability in Mississippi’s Courts
The newly formed Mississippi Civil Justice Alliance (MCJA) will act as a watchdog for fairness and stability in the Mississippi judiciary. The MCJA is...
2018: A review of education legislation and growth in Mississippi
2018 had many ups, downs, political firestorms and moments that left mouths agape-- and education was a big conversation piece through the year.
Here’s...
