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2024 MAE Statewide Nominations Are Now Open

2024 MAE Statewide Nominations are now open for the MAE Statewide Elections! The Mississippi Association of Educators is governed by the MAE Board of Directors, which is chaired by the MAE President. MAE members are elected to serve on the board by fellow Association members in regions across the state. This is your chance to help shape the future of education in Mississippi. Click below to submit your nomination. Your participation matters!
MAE members were on hand at the Capitol for the largest teacher pay raise in Mississippi history.

Why MAE? We believe in the power of Public Education to lift up lives

Mississippi Association of Educators (MAE) represents thousands of Mississippians—educators, students, activists, workers, parents, neighbors, friends—who believe in opportunity for all students and in the power of public education to transform lives and create a more just and inclusive society.
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Mississippi’s rise begins in our public schools, and stronger schools today mean a stronger Mississippi tomorrow.
Quote by: Erica Jones, MAE President

Our best hope for student success is you.

Your passion and commitment are crucial to helping all students—of all colors and backgrounds—learn, grow, and fulfill their potential. Here’s how you can get started.

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Let's Bring Real Change

Let's Get Real

90% of Mississippi children attend Public Schools.

Let's Bring Real Change

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Why need to transform school funding to ensure our students today become the skilled workforce of tomorrow and remain lifelong Mississippians.
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Black and brown students are three times more likely to be expelled than white students.

Let's Bring Real Change

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Through NEA's Teacher Leadership Institute, I [started] a mentoring program for African American boys. I’ve traveled to Washington, D.C. and sat on several different platforms to talk about my program and the need for more African American teachers in K-12 education.
— Erica Avent, Intervention Coordinator in Oxford, Mississippi
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Mississippi’s rise begins with us

Do you believe every Mississippi student deserves a great public school? Do you believe the strength of our public schools today will dictate the strength of Mississippi tomorrow?
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Advocating strong public schools for every student and every public school employee

Mississippi Association of Educators (MAE) represents thousands of Mississippians—educators, students, activists, workers, parents, neighbors, friends—who believe in opportunity for all students and in the power of public education to transform lives and create a more just and inclusive society.