Devna Bose

Mississippi Department of Education officials said this week that they’re still trying to get clarity from the Legislature about who that money should go to.

But the Callais decision will likely touch all levels of government. Attorneys and advocates warn that the state's education system could also be affected if legislative and county districts are redrawn.

As teachers finalize their contracts for the upcoming school year, their salaries will reflect a $2,000 raise the Legislature passed this year. However, special education teachers might notice something missing:

Mississippi has earned national acclaim for boosting reading proficiency among fourth graders. Now, state lawmakers are focusing similar efforts on middle schoolers.

The Adolescent Literacy Initiative builds on successful efforts for younger readers.

But Mississippi Department of Education officials sent a letter to lawmakers in May, asking them to clarify who the money was for, leaving the bonuses up in the air as many teachers finalized their contracts for the coming school year.

Special education teachers who have National Board Certification are not eligible for the one-time bonus.

Weeks before the first day of school, teachers across Mississippi say state leaders have made it more difficult for them to access money for classroom supplies.

Weeks before the first day of school, teachers across Mississippi say state leaders have made it more difficult for them to access money for classroom supplies.

Mississippi teachers say new state-mandated process for buying classroom supplies is ‘insane, cumbersome, frustrating.'