Senator Hyde-Smith understands the importance of education to ensure a better future for Mississippi children and their ability to be part of an economically-strong state. The Senator believes in the importance of state and local control of public education, while recognizing the role of the federal government to support educational achievement across the country.
Senator Hyde-Smith is also supportive of the significant federal research and development initiatives involving Mississippi institutions of higher learning—work that, among other things, improves American competitiveness, national security and agricultural production.
HYDE-SMITH THANKS EDUCATION SEC. FOR MAINTAINING RURAL, LOW-INCOME SCHOOLS FUNDING
HYDE-SMITH THANKS EDUCATION SEC. FOR MAINTAINING RURAL, LOW-INCOME SCHOOLS FUNDING
Senator Had Raised Concerns about Eligibility Changes Affecting Miss. Schools
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In addition to highlighting educational achievements in Mississippi, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today thanked Education Secretary Betsy DeVos for stepping back from reforms that could have reduced eligibility and funding for rural, high poverty school districts.
Hyde-Smith was among 21 Senators who...
HYDE-SMITH: INCLUDE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS IN STUDY OF FEDERAL EDUCATION FUNDING ALLOCATIONS
HYDE-SMITH: INCLUDE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS IN STUDY OF FEDERAL EDUCATION FUNDING ALLOCATIONS
Outcome of Study Could Affect Mississippi’s Early College High School Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today asked the U.S. Department of Education to include dual and concurrent enrollment programs in its upcoming analysis of federal K-12 education spending.
Hyde-Smith is among a bipartisan group of 17 Senators who signed a letter to Education Secretary Betsy...
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE UNION
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE UNION
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Statement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s third State of the Union Address to the nation:
“I applaud President Trump for remaining optimistic despite these contentious times. He reminds us that there is more work to do to continue the great American comeback.
“The President’s strong America-first, pro-growth agenda is...
$6.67M grant awarded for PRCC’s workforce training in Hancock County
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$6.67M grant awarded for PRCC’s workforce training in Hancock County
By WLOX Staff
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Pearl River Community College is receiving a $6.67 million RESTORE Act grant to support the school’s workforce training in Hancock County. Governor Tate Reeves...
Senate Republicans, White House delay release of next coronavirus relief plan
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Senate Republicans, White House delay release of next coronavirus relief plan
by: Jessi Turnure
WASHINGTON, DC (NEXSTAR) — Senate Republicans planned to release their coronavirus relief plan Thursday but after hours of closed-door talks, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY...
$1.34 Million Awarded to Oxford, MSU for Mental Health, Substance Abuse Services
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$1.34 Million Awarded to Oxford, MSU for Mental Health, Substance Abuse Services
Staff Report
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced the award of $1.34 million to address ongoing mental health and substance abuse needs in Mississippi through suicide prevention and opioid...