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Mississippi Association of Educators (MAE) represents thousands of Mississippians—educators, students, activists, workers, parents, neighbors, friends—who believe in opportunity for all students and in the power of public education to transform lives and create a more just and inclusive society.
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We’ve been Mississippi’s education advocate since 1878. Here's how you can get involved
We've done so much to help students and members—but, there’s still more to do. We need to continue advocating for every public school employee so that they can help create strong public schools for every child.
Let's Get Real
Let's Bring Real Change
Let's Get Real
Black and brown students are three times more likely to be expelled than white students.
Let's Bring Real Change

— Erica Avent, Intervention Coordinator in Oxford, Mississippi
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Mississippi Association of Educators (MAE) represents thousands of Mississippians—educators, students, activists, workers, parents, neighbors, friends—who believe in opportunity for all students and in the power of public education to transform lives and create a more just and inclusive society.