Education

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Mississippi legislature gavels in

by Russ Latino

In any given year, the Mississippi Legislature faces a couple of thorny…

Education

The legislature doesn’t need to mandate homeschool curriculum

by Brett Kittredge

While homeschool families in Mississippi enjoy considerable education freedom, legislation has again…

Education, Press Releases

Empower Mississippi launches Embark

by Empower Mississippi

A new initiative will help educational entrepreneurs start new schools in Mississippi….

Community Stories, Education

Ivy Green Academy: A learner-driven school

by Joanna Holbert

“There’s no drill and kill here.” That’s how Dr. Donna Akers, Head…

Education

Supreme Court to hear landmark school choice case

by Brett Kittredge

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this week in a…

Community Stories, Education

Ensuring students are prepared for life

by Joanna Holbert

Ensuring that students are prepared for life. That’s the mission of Midtown…

Education

How testing killed creativity

by Joanna Holbert

There’s a fire that has burned inside of Khrysten Glass for as…

Community Stories, Education

“There is a great need for more virtual programs”

by Joanna Holbert

“Education going forward is no longer tied to your zip code.” That’s…

Education

The FBI should not threaten parents

by Russ Latino

In recent weeks, the Biden administration has twice made education news. First,…

Education

Yes, parents are the primary stakeholder in their child’s education

by Brett Kittredge

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recently refused to refer to parents…

Education

Charter School Board Leaves Students Behind

by Grant Callen

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

Education

What should we do with new education funds?

by Brett Kittredge

The state of Mississippi spends about $2.5 billion on K-12 education (before…