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Education, Empower News

Make it Make Sense

by Wil Ervin

The Mississippi Department of Education has released its public school accountability scores…

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ABCs of School Choice: Point | Counterpoint

by Wil Ervin

The Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) released a one-page document titled…

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Labor Day: A Call to Strengthen Mississippi’s Workforce

by Rebekah Staples

It’s Labor Day weekend, and I’ve been thinking a lot recently about…

Education, Empower News, Justice, Work

Is America Exceptional?

by Grant Callen

Originally published in the Laurel-Leader Call on July 2, 2021 Tomorrow is…

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Empower Mississippi Celebrates 10th Anniversary

by Empower Mississippi
Bill Summaries

SB 2689: Replace end of course tests with national testing options

by Empower Mississippi

Senate Bill 2689, sponsored by Sen. Dennis DeBar, would remove the public…

Bill Summaries

HB 1609: Restore voting rights of former non-violent offenders

by Empower Mississippi

House Bill 1609, sponsored by Rep. Kabir Karriem, would automatically restore the…

Bill Summaries

SB 2574: Expand the Fresh Start Act

by Empower Mississippi

Senate Bill 2574, sponsored by Sen. John Horhn, expands the Fresh Start…

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HB 1303: Expand the Fresh Start Act

by Empower Mississippi

House Bill 1303, sponsored by Rep. Shanda Yates, expands the Fresh Start…

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SB 2442: Establish the Prison-to-Paycheck Pipeline Pilot Program

by Empower Mississippi

Senate Bill 2442, sponsored by Sen. Juan Barnett, would create the post-release…

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HB 1683: Expand opportunity for establishment of charter schools

by Empower Mississippi

House Bill 1683, sponsored by Rep. Jansen Owen, would make several changes…

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HB 1600: Post-Release Services Pilot Program

by Empower Mississippi

House Bill 1600, sponsored by Rep. Becky Currie, would create the post-release…