You’re not just teaching, you’re shaping the future.
Join a community that supports your work every day through the Mississippi Professional Educators, because educators deserve a voice!
We are celebrating Stephanie’s birthday in our office today. She is the longest-serving member of our staff, having joined MPE in 2003. We appreciate all she does for our members and our team!
For just $150 a year, you can gain access to the protection, support, and benefits you deserve as an educator.
Affordable, reliable, and designed with you in mind. Join MPE today and feel confident in every step of your journey.
Apply Now: $1,000 Non-Certified Personnel Scholarships!
MPE will award up to 5 scholarships to support non-certified school personnel in their professional growth and development.
Due Date: October 9, 2026, at 4:30 PM.
Apply at mpe.org/page/grants_scholars… today!
MPE is a professional association by educators, and for educators.
A strong, member-driven community committed to doing what’s best for students and schools.
To the educators shaping Mississippi’s future every day, thank you. Your dedication to your students and your communities does not go unnoticed, and MPE is grateful for all you do.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
MPE is proud to announce the newest members elected to the Board of Directors.
We’re grateful for their willingness to serve and lead. Congratulations!
MPE is proud to announce its 2026-2027 officers.
These dedicated educators have stepped into leadership to help guide the organization and support MPE members across Mississippi in the year ahead.
Join us in congratulating the 2026–2027 MPE officers!
MPE is committed to keeping educators informed on the latest activity at the Mississippi Legislature and what it means for your classrooms, communities, and profession.
Click Here mpe.org/news/724715/4226-Leg… to hear the latest updates from the Capitol.
It may be April Fool’s Day, but our message is always the same: Mississippi’s educators deserve support, respect, and a strong voice.
Thank you for the work you do every day in classrooms across our state. 🍎📚
MPE awards more than $135,000 in scholarships and grants to our members each year to support their professional growth, classrooms and schools.
Visit mpe.org/grants_scholarships to learn more.
The Mississippi Senate passed amended HB 1395 which includes a $6K teacher pay raise over the next 3 years ($2K/year), an annual salary supplement for SPED teachers, and a $2K pay raise for assistant teachers. The bill now heads back to the House for consideration.
The Mississippi House unanimously passed amended SB 2103, which includes a $5K teacher pay raise, $3K SPED teacher supplement, and $3K raise for assistant teachers. The bill now heads back to the Senate for consideration.
Today, the Senate Education Committee unanimously voted down HB 2, which was passed by the House earlier in the legislative session. HB 2 was a 553-page bill that would have diverted state money away from public schools to vouchers, homeschools, and other nonpublic schools.
MPE members benefit from strong professional representation at the Mississippi Legislature, where we advocate for sound policies that support educators and advance student success.
To learn more about becoming an MPE member, visit mpe.org
Senate Education Committee has 16 bills on today’s agenda, incl bills dealing w/ EEF cards (issue in July), prohibit cell phones in class, gifted funding, and plan for school/district consolidation. #msleg