A Facebook post says Mississippi spends a larger share of its education budget on administration than any other state in the South, and that the state’s teachers and assistant teachers are among the lowest paid in the nation.
The post, which did not cite a specific study or agency, said assistant teachers in Mississippi are consistently the lowest paid in the country and that classroom supply funds in many districts are not activated until after the school year begins.
Advocates and educators have for years raised concerns about how state education dollars are allocated, arguing that compensation and classroom resources directly affect teacher retention and student learning. The post called on policymakers to direct more taxpayer money to classrooms to better support teachers and students.
State education officials did not provide comment in the material reviewed for this report. Because the original post offers limited sourcing, readers should treat the claims as assertions pending verification. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
