Jackson Association News Today

The Mississippi Association of Educators (MAE) and community leaders called on legislatures to increase public funding and properly pay teachers.

The Mississippi Association of Educators said Gov. Reeves is “absent as a leader and advocate for public schools.” 

While Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba announces funding to repair citys water infrastructure, experts are worried about student learning loss.

While Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba announces funding to repair citys water infrastructure, experts are worried about student learning loss.

Recent interest rate increases have the housing market in a state of uncertainty. Add to high demand, low inventory, increasing prices, high inflation, and possible additional rate hikes. Some pundits

Think clean water isn't an educational issue? Think again. Schools in Jackson, Mississippi, are physically closed (again!) due to the city's water issues, while the Mississippi Association of Educators leads a coalition to find solutions.

Students in Jackson, Mississippi, are being forced out of the classroom as the city's water crisis worsens. Educators are deeply concerned this could lead to a significant step back for the students who just made gains this past year in state testing.

Jackson's Ward 5 addresses leadership, ordinances

The Mississippi House has passed a bill that would increase teacher pay.

The Mississippi House has passed a bill that would increase teacher pay.