Archive for December 2022
2022: A Year in Review
This year is almost in the books and the 2023 Legislation Session will begin next week, but before we say goodbye to 2022 it’s worth reflecting on how much was accomplished this year to create opportunity and help all Mississippians rise. Will you include us in your year-end giving? Give Now. Here are a few…
Read MoreEmpower releases report on violent crime in Mississippi
Mississippi’s homicide rate is significantly higher than the national average, according to a new analysis of FBI crime data by Empower Mississippi. The overall violent crime rate, however, is lower than the national average and lower than all nearby states. The homicide rate, which is one component of the violent crime rate, jumped 66 percent…
Read MoreMississippi microschools are expanding education options for families
By Kerry McDonald, State Policy Network Education Policy Fellow When Stephanie Harper decided to open Harper Learning Academy in Byram, Mississippi in August, her goal was to create a small, personalized educational setting in which her daughter would thrive. Conventional classroom environments weren’t a good match for Harper’s child. They also weren’t working well for…
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