Posts by Grant Callen

Empower News

Mississippi mourns the loss of Wirt A. Yerger, Jr.

by Grant Callen

Today Mississippi lost a giant of a man – my friend, political…

Empower News

Ukrainian Courage

by Grant Callen

“It’s very serious. It’s not a movie…I’m not iconic, I think Ukraine…

Justice

Giving second chances promotes public safety and fairness

by Grant Callen

When it comes to justice reform, Mississippi lawmakers must weigh two critical…

Education

Traveling the state to celebrate National School Choice Week

by Grant Callen

Every January thousands of students, parents, and teachers descend on the State…

Education

Charter School Board Leaves Students Behind

by Grant Callen

For the second time in five years, no new charter schools were…

Empower News

The high costs of incarceration

by Grant Callen

I recently joined Rebecca Painter, vice president of State Policy Network, on…

Work

The success sequence matters. So does good policy.

by Grant Callen

There was a small dustup on Twitter when State Auditor Shad White…

Press Releases

Empower Names Director of Justice & Work

by Grant Callen

I am excited to welcome Steven Randle to the Empower Mississippi team. Steven will…

Press Releases

A partnership for the future

by Grant Callen

Seven years ago, Russ Latino and I worked together to get Empower…

Education

Coffee and Conversation: Grant Callen with Barbie Bassett

by Grant Callen
Education

Coffee and Conversation: Grant Callen with Dr. Todd English

by Grant Callen
Justice

Coffee and Conversation: Grant Callen with Pauline Rogers

by Grant Callen