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Community Stories

Community Stories, Education

“The system did not allow me to do my job”

by Joanna Holbert

Veteran teacher Joseph Herrington walked out of his classroom after 27 years…

Community Stories, Education

“As a parent, you want the best for your child”

by Joanna Holbert

Starting school is often an exciting, anticipated right of passage for a…

Community Stories, Justice

Overcoming addiction and providing second chances

by Joanna Holbert

Recovery. So many things are factored into that word for someone who…

Community Stories, Education

“There’s so much more to our students than just a test”

by Joanna Holbert

  Khrysten Glass always knew she wanted to return to her hometown…

Community Stories, Education

When the love and joy of learning is sucked out of the classroom

by Joanna Holbert

Education is Mississippi has become prescribed. That’s how Donna Akers a 30-year…

Community Stories, Education

“Teaching was always what I loved to do”

by Joanna Holbert

The passion to teach runs through the veins of Keeba Smith of…

Community Stories, Education

“As teachers, we were teaching to the test”

by Joanna Holbert

“To walk away is the most difficult decision a teacher can ever…

Community Stories, Work

Home-based business provides new career for entrepreneur

by Joanna Holbert

Freedom in her career is what led Jolie Freeman to her house…

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