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How Much Does Private School Really Cost in Mississippi?

by Wil Ervin and Dr. Kristin Vance Richards

For many Mississippi families, private school feels financially out of reach. However…

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School Choice Improves Public School Performance

by Grant Callen

There’s an argument going around that deserves a response: The Parents’ Campaign…

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I am Grateful for Hurricane Katrina

by Dr. Patrick Miller

Twenty years later, I am grateful for Hurricane Katrina. I can hear…

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Welcome Our New Director of Outreach

by Empower Mississippi

We’re excited to welcome Ashley Geen to the Empower Mississippi team as…

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Meet Our New Director of Research

by Empower Mississippi

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Kristin Vance Richards as the new Director…

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What the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Means for School Choice in Mississippi

by Empower Mississippi

There are two aspects to the school choice provisions in the OBBB:…

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WAITLIST FUNDED: Lawmakers Increase Funding for Special Needs ESA

by Empower Mississippi

Today, lawmakers voted to increase funding for Mississippi’s Education Scholarship Account (ESA)…

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Now Hiring: Director of Outreach

by Empower Mississippi

At Empower, we have a big vision for Mississippi, and we believe…

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Lt. Gov. Hosemann Let Us Down

by Grant Callen

Last week the Legislative Session came to a close and lawmakers went…

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What Survived Deadline Day?

by Empower Mississippi

Another legislative deadline occurred on Wednesday, with each chamber having to pass…

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Bills Survive Second Committee Deadline

by Empower Mississippi

Yesterday was the deadline for House committees to pass bills that had…

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Key school choice bills die in Senate

by Empower Mississippi

Tuesday, March 4 was the deadline for committees to advance legislation that…