Archive for August 2020
New Employer Survey Details Impact of Coronavirus Pandemic and Outlines Policy Solutions
Since the coronavirus pandemic struck Mississippi, business owners across that state have been forced to adapt. Business has changed due not only to the virus, but also due to regulations and policies put in place by the state government. Many of these regulations have made it difficult for businesses to operate, forcing them to cut…
Read MoreCoffee and Conversation: Grant Callen with Alabama Senator Cam Ward
Mississippi schools reopen: Parents and students need, deserve options
It is universally acknowledged that Mississippi’s children deserve access to a quality education and that those denied access face tremendous short and long-term risks. But as classrooms open back up amid the uncertainty of COVID-19, Mississippi parents and teachers report feeling every emotion on the spectrum – from being “pumped” to restart academic programs to…
Read MoreTraditional classrooms should be one of many options this year
With polling indicating many parents are loath to send their children back to traditional classrooms, providing as many options as possible for families to choose from should be the primary goal as schools reopen. In a recent national poll, 58 percent of parents said they plan to make a change in their child’s education with…
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