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JACKSON, MS — The Mississippi Association of Educators supports the recent decision by the Mississippi State Board of Education to adjust the score necessary for aspiring Math teachers to pass the Praxis. We believe this move by the Board of Education will help address the severe teacher shortage we’re facing. We know it will improve the…

GREENVILLE, MS — The Mississippi Association of Educators, along with the Greenville Association of Educators, and the Washington County General Baptist Association partnered to sponsor a presentation on Bullying and Cyberbullying to parents and adult community members on Thursday, May 3.  With the continuing concerns over the increasing occurrence of mass shootings, a consortium of…

JACKSON, MS. — State NEA Director Darien Spann’s May issue of the Director’s Newsletter is now available. Coverage on the upcoming RA meeting, the Janus issue, and “Educator Spring” are all highlighted in this 14 page document.  Click HERE to access the full newsletter.

JACKSON, MS — The Mississippi Association of Educators announces its endorsement of Tracey Rosebud as the candidate most likely to support public education as State Representative from House District 30. Mr. Rosebud was interviewed by local Mississippi Association of Educators members and has been determined to have a solid grasp on the needs of the…

A letter from President Helmick Dear Fellow Educator, We have a shot at changing the state-mandated testing system, but we will need your help; and, we need it ASAP! As you may know, I’ve been appointed to serve on the State’s Student Testing Task Force, assembled by MDE for the purpose of reviewing the current program. I want…

JACKSON, MS. — MAE President Joyce Helmick has been appointed to serve as a member of the Mississippi Student Testing Task Force by State Superintendent Carey Wright, Mississippi Department of Education. The Task Force’s inaugural meeting will be held  on June 19 beginning at 9:00 a.m. For the full roster of members CLICK HERE. Rising…

“I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession.” — John Wooden May 7, 2018 Dear Fellow Educators, This is our week – National Teacher Appreciation Week, a time when we’ll see more in the news, social media, and on our desks about how folks recognize…

CLARKSDALE, MS. — Long time MAE member Rena Butler was honored Monday, May 7, with a Building Dedication at Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale.      The new Health Science Annex Building is named for Ms Butler in honor of her life’s dedication to advocacy for not only the children of her community, but also…

JACKSON, MS. April 25, 2018, by Pam Johnson, Special to The Clarion-Ledger. In an era when strong women are celebrated role models, a dynamic mother-daughter duo will earn their places on that elevated platform Saturday as they receive their bachelor degrees during Jackson State University’s commencement exercises. Nine years ago, Teresa Young Robinson of Jackson…

Pictured above is California Casualty Grant Awardee Coach Juan Smith with his JPS Middle School Track and Field champions Northwest Middle School Lady Wolverines. The girls 100-meter relay team, all eighth graders, broke the state middle school record, running the race in 51.11 seconds. (JPS Photo) JACKSON, MS. Juan Smith, coach at “North West Middle…