A Big Opportunity

Posted 12/2/19

You have the power to change the course of a child's life.

Time and again, your voice has made the difference, protecting our schools from profit-driven privatizers, enabling a good start for young children through state-funded pre-k, supporting teachers with better pay, and securing additional funding that provides advanced courses, improved technology, and stronger supports for struggling learners. What we have done together truly has been amazing.

We make a great team. The Parents' Campaign provides the research, data, and legislative legwork. You turn that knowledge into influence, sharing public education insights and information with legislators and holding them accountable for their votes.

Your advocacy work has been a game-changer. Can you also contribute financially to support public education advocacy statewide?

You succeeded in making the 2019 Election all about our teachers and public education. But well-funded lobbyists already are working to sway legislators' votes in ways that will hinder the progress of our children and our schools.

We stand ready to fight back, and that takes resources. Will you donate today to sustain the work of The Parents' Campaign into 2020 and beyond?

Our team has built an impressive strategy to strengthen our network in critical areas, to provide legislators and newly-elected leaders the support and encouragement they need to win the day for public education. Your donation of $10, $25, $50 or more will help us seal that deal.

Together, we are strong. Together, we have wrought change.

Now we are at a new crossroads. We have a golden opportunity to capitalize on our momentum and to change forever the path of public education in Mississippi. Will you help us? Your financial contribution could make the difference. Our children are counting on us, and together, we've got this!

Reserve a Speaker for Your Group

Looking for a speaker or panelist for your PTO or civic group? The Parents' Campaign would be happy to provide an informative presentation on public education issues in a format that suits your needs. Send your request, including event details (proposed date, time, type and length of program), to info@msparentscampaign.org. There is no cost for this service.

Ready to Learn

Posted 8/9/17

Ready for the best year yet!

Mississippi public school teachers are welcoming students back to class, excited, focused, and ready to "raise the bar!" Our amazing teachers and administrators have worked hard through the summer, preparing to lead our children through another great year of growing and learning.

Local businesses and churches are stepping up, donating backpacks, supplies, and back-to-school treats. Whole communities are in the game, supporting our public schools and the nearly 500,000 students they serve!

A tip for parents getting ready for the new school year: these Mississippi Department of Education resources will give your students an extra edge as they reach for excellence (see grade-level guides, pre-k through 8th).

We are ALL in for our PUBLIC schools - where every child has a place and where Mississippi's future is bright! Wishing you a terrific school year.

RALLY for PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING

MS State Capitol, 2nd Floor Rotunda . 400 High Street, Jackson . March 16, 10:30 a.m.

Enjoy Your Day at the Capitol

Lunch Options:

Food trucks on site; grab a lunch to-go and picnic on the Capitol grounds

Or

Visit one of the 20+ restaurants (including locally owned favorites as well as kid-friendly chains such as Chick-Fil-A and Subway) in easy walking distance from the Capitol. See restaurant listings and map.

Downtown Jackson historical and cultural attractions:

Mississippi State Capitol (take a free, self-guided tour after the rally or join a free, guided tour at 1 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.)

Mississippi Governor's Mansion (free, guided tours every half hour from 9:30-11 a.m.)

Mississippi Museum of Art (open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free admission to permanent exhibits, free student admission to special exhibits on Thursdays)

Old Capitol Museum (open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free admission)

Russell C. Davis Planetarium (see schedule and show times; admission prices range from $6 to $8)

Smith Robertson Museum & Cultural Center (open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; admission prices range from $2 to $5.50)

War Memorial (open daily)

More activities in Greater Jackson:

Jackson Zoo (open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; admission prices range from $7.25 to $10.25)

Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum (open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; admission prices range from $4 to $5)

Mississippi Children's Museum (open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; admission $10)

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; admission prices range from $4 to $6)

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum (open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; admission prices range from $3.50 to $5)