Educational Justice

All children deserve the opportunity to learn and grow into citizens that can make a positive impact on the world. In order for this to happen, children need quality schools, administrators, and teachers. 

There are many factors that go into what an equitable public school experience should look like. One factor is school funding. Mississippi currently ranks 43rd in per-pupil spending. In addition, Mississippi teachers receive the lowest pay of any state. While a common refrain is “teachers don’t go into teaching for the pay,” it is a factor in teachers leaving the profession.

The role that the Mississippi Teacher Corps plays in educational justice is recruiting, selecting, and supporting participants who will provide quality instruction in places where there is a critical shortage of teachers. The program provides participants with support and training that leads to success in the classroom. MTC also provides financial support in the form of a full scholarship for a Master of Arts in Teaching, funds for classroom supplies, and stipends for supporting clubs and activities at the schools we serve. The entire MTC benefit package helps provide a financial supplement to participant’s teacher salary while the funds for supplies and clubs enhance the student experience. These benefits also help MTC attract future teachers from inside and outside of Mississippi who might otherwise seek other opportunities.