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...
Road to becoming police officer different during pandemic
WAPT-TV Jackson
Road to becoming police officer different during pandemic
By Allie Ware Morning Anchor/Reporter
BRANDON, Miss. — The newest police officers from around the state graduated Thursday from the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy.
Seven weeks of grueling training...
Miss. universities, community colleges receive funding for student support services
WDAM-TV Hattiesburg
Miss. universities, community colleges receive funding for student support services
By Renaldo Hopkins
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDAM) - United States Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) announced the awarding of more than $3.5 million to 10 Mississippi universities and community colleges...
Senator Hyde-Smith advocated for emergency training programs
Oxford Eagle
Senator Hyde-Smith advocated for emergency training programs
By Ana Martinez
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has advocated for the release of coronavirus emergency funding that is intended to support physician training programs, which can be used in order to strengthen and maintain a...