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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...

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UM Winter Session Students Get Close-Up Look at Government in D.C.

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UM Winter Session Students Get Close-Up Look at Government in D.C.

By Edwin B. Smith

While many of their peers slept in or otherwise relaxed during the winter break, eight University of Mississippi students eagerly tackled the topics of campaigns, elections and advocacy in the...

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Passage of National School Choice Week Resolution

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Passage of National School Choice Week Resolution

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Congressional School Choice Caucus co-chair, introduced a resolution declaring this week as National School Choice Week. Senator Scott was joined by Senate Education Committee Chairman...

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HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE UNION

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE UNION

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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...

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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...

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WICKER, HYDE-SMITH CONGRATULATE MISSISSIPPI 2020 U.S. SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM DELEGATES

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH CONGRATULATE MISSISSIPPI 2020 U.S. SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM DELEGATES

DeSoto & Madison County Youths Will Represent State, Receive $10,000 Scholarships

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today congratulated Bobby Current of Olive Branch and Alex Stradinger of Ridgeland on their selection to represent Mississippi at the 58th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP).

Current and Stradinger will join Wicker and Hyde...

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Senators support confirmation of Trump’s nominee for District Judge

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Senators support confirmation of Trump’s nominee for District Judge

By Steven Gagliano

On Wednesday, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) offered strong recommendations for Mississippi Court of Appeals Judge Cory T. Wilson to be a U.S. District...

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