Education

Education, Justice, Work

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

Jackson’s JRTOC program prepares young leaders for life

by Joanna Holbert

Our work at Empower has us laser-focused on how to ensure children…

Community Stories, Education

Delta Streets Academy: Changing lives. Shaping lives.

by Brett Kittredge

Six years ago this fall, Delta Streets Academy opened its doors for…

Education

A look inside the new funding formula

by Elyse Marcellino

A new formula that would update the way Mississippi funds education has…

Community Stories, Education

My kids are in public school. I support school choice.

by Brett Kittredge

Amanda Felder has always wanted the best for her son Max. When…

Community Stories, Education

Homeschooling Is My School Choice

by Brett Kittredge

“We were not going be those people” was how Tracy Craig summed…

Community Stories, Education

Finding The Right Pace For Her Son

by Brett Kittredge

As you leave Cleveland and head toward the Mississippi River, you will…

Community Stories, Education

“We Knew We Had To Do Something”

by Brett Kittredge

As you approach Bolivar County, driving past the fields that produce cotton,…

Education

New Report: What Do Private Schools In Mississippi Think About School Choice?

by Brett Kittredge

When the Mississippi legislature expands school choice options, will existing private schools…