Mississippi First | Educational Excellence
Mississippi First is a policy nonprofit advancing equity in Mississippi through bold education reform, research, and community impact.| Mississippi First -
Mississippi First is a policy nonprofit advancing equity in Mississippi through bold education reform, research, and community impact.| Mississippi First -
By Grace Breazeale | Director of Research and K-12 Policy This week, the National Center for Education Statistics released 2024 National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) assessment results, commonly referred to as the “Nation’s Report Card.” The assessment is administered across the nation every two years in grades 4 and 8. Unlike state-specific standardized tests, the NAEP| Mississippi First -
House Bill 867 would ease the process of student transfers between traditional public school districts by removing the requirement that a student’s home district must approve their release. Under HB 867, only the receiving district would have to approve the transfer.| Mississippi First
House Bill 1453 would replace the MAEP school funding formula with the Investing in the Needs of Students to Prioritize, Impact and Reform Education (INSPIRE) formula.| Mississippi First
2024 Legislative Review| Mississippi First
Stay up-to-date on education issues that are impacting Mississippi by reading our Mississippi First blog.| Mississippi First
A comprehensive survey report that provides critical insights into public understanding and support of charter schools in Mississippi.| Mississippi First
We will recap the major wins (and losses) for school finance, PERS, the educator pipeline, public and private school choice, and other education legislation.| Mississippi First
House Bill 4130 will replace the Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP) school funding formula with the Mississippi School Funding Formula (MSFF).| Mississippi First
Senate Bill 3231 will increase the PERS employer contribution rate by 2.5% over five years, starting with a 0.5% increase on July 1, 2024.| Mississippi First
