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Legislature could okay out of state licenses for teachers

by Elyse Marcellino

Senate Bill 2267 would establish a 14-day timeline for teachers holding valid,…

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National School Choice Week Celebration A Success

by Joanna Holbert

While we couldn’t gather this year at the capitol for the National…

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Mississippi parents want a virtual option

by Elyse Marcellino

Demyrion lives in a rural Mississippi county with only one school option:…

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HB 1035: Establish virtual public school

by Empower Mississippi

House Bill 1035, sponsored by Rep. Rob Roberson, would establish a virtual…

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SB 2674 & HB 1254: Regulatory relief for public school districts

by Empower Mississippi

Senate Bill 2674 and House Bill 1254, sponsored by Sen. Rita Potts…

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Rethink Education

by Empower Mississippi
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Governor Reeves declares Jan. 24-30 School Choice Week

by Joanna Holbert

Gov. Tate Reeves has proclaimed January 24-30, 2021 as “School Choice Week”…

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SB 2267: Universal recognition of out-of-state teachers’ licenses

by Empower Mississippi

Senate Bill 2267, sponsored by Sen. Dennis DeBar, would require the Department…

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We’re Hiring!

by Joanna Holbert

Director of New Schools Empower Mississippi Foundation Ridgeland, Ms or Virtual Office…

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Elon Musk to the Rescue?

by Russ Latino

Empower Mississippi focuses its energy on transformative policy related to education, work,…

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Learning pods, microschools and more: Parents seek options, innovation amid pandemic

by Elyse Marcellino

World-changing events like the coronavirus pandemic have often upended norms and out…

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Coffee and Conversation: Grant Callen with Barbie Bassett

by Grant Callen