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April 25, 2016

PENDER: Lawmakers will get up in everyone’s bid-ness with ree-form but not themselves

GEOFF PENDER: The rule makers don’t need no stinking rules Mississippi lawmakers will get all up in every state and local agency’s bid-ness — take them over, pass strict regulations, tell them how they can and can’t spend money. And by God, they’ll slap some of that ree-form on you in a heartbeat, whether you…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
April 25, 2016

Legacy of charter school expansion, appointed superintendents, consolidations in 2016 #msleg

More charters, fewer districts 2016 education legacy Education policy had an interesting time of it this legislative session under the Republican supermajority’s leadership, leaving a legacy of charter school expansion, appointed superintendents and more school district consolidations. “School choice” was the buzzword when lawmakers gaveled in, and by the end of the session, House Education…