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A People’s Paper MS Q&A with District 77 Candidate Melissa C. Sullivan
Melissa C. Sullivan, a candidate for Mississippi House District 77, discusses small-business growth, infrastructure, public safety, education and local jobs in a Q&A with The People’s Paper MS.
Mississippi’s Public Schools Deserve Both Resources and Respect
Fully fund the classrooms. Pay educators what they’re worth. Anything less is selling our future short. From the Editor, The People’s Paper MS In every Mississippi community, from the Delta to the Gulf Coast, teachers stand at the front lines of our state’s future. They’re counselors, mentors, translators, and dream keepers, often spending out of…
Simpson County’s Education: Long Underfunding
From the Editor, The People’s Paper MS Let’s talk about several issues about Simpson County Schools. We’ll start with …. Simpson County’s Long Underfunding. For 16 straight years, Simpson County schools were underfunded under the old Mississippi Adequate Education Program, losing more than $28 million that should have gone to local classrooms. That is money…
Daily Education Center Offers Personalized Learning Support for Mississippi Families
by K. Monroe Carter A new educational resource in Mississippi is working to make learning more flexible for students and families. The Daily Education Center, founded by educator Hanna Berry-May, M.Ed., provides support for homeschooling families, students needing academic help, and individuals planning their educational or career paths. Berry-May, a University of Southern Mississippi graduate…