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JACKSON, MS. –  Joyce Helmick, President of the Mississippi Association of Educators, issued the following statement on today’s Mississippi Department of Education decision regarding state testing: The Mississippi Association of Educators believes the Mississippi Department of Education has taken a step in the right direction in their decision to eliminate the policy that would have…

JACKSON, MS. The Mississippi Association of Educators held its first Boot Camp for New Educators June 8 – 9 in Jackson.  Envisioned by President Helmick as an intensive information blitz for incoming and new educators, the event welcomed about 20 participants for the inaugural effort. The UniServ Director team, MAE staffers and attorney all provided…

We want to hear from you! The NEA Foundation knows that when educators unleash their own power, ideas, and voices, communities, schools, and students all benefit. We are seeking new voices to present stories about keeping the promise of public education—promises kept or promises still unfulfilled—in creative and inspiring ways. Our goal is to have…

JACKSON, MS – Mississippi Association of Educators is pleased to announce that applications are open for the Teacher Leadership Institute Fellowship, an NEA-sponsored opportunity for teachers to grow and lead. The Teacher Leadership Initiative addresses student learning, school culture, school improvement, and education policy. Participation has offered many growth possibilities for past TLI Fellows. There…

JACKSON, MS — The Mississippi Association of Educators congratulates Representative-elect Tracey Rosebud on his win in yesterday’s House District 30 special election. We are proud to have endorsed him as a pro-public education candidate.  Educators and public school proponents in the district helped secure Mr. Rosebud’s place among House legislators who will be a voice…

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…