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Empower Mississippi Commentary

Welcome to Empower Mississippi's Commentary page, where we provide in-depth analysis and thought-provoking perspectives on the key issues impacting our state. Stay informed with expert opinions, policy breakdowns, and the latest updates to understand the driving forces behind Mississippi's growth and challenges. Please note that the views expressed in guest columns are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Empower Mississippi.

Meet Our New Vice President for Public Policy

By Empower Mississippi | November 13, 2026

Written by Empower Mississippi We’re excited to welcome Tammera Catchings as the new Vice President for Public Policy at Empower Mississippi. In this role, she will lead our policy development, government affairs, and coalition-building efforts, working with policymakers and partners to advance practical policy solutions from research to implementation. Tammera brings two decades of experience in […]

Charter School Achievement

By Empower Mississippi | November 12, 2026

Written by Empower Mississippi What Student Proficiency Reveals About Mississippi Charter Schools Letter grades assigned to charter public schools based on state test results provide a snapshot of their performance. But they don’t tell the whole story about what students are learning or how a school compares with nearby traditional public schools that are run by […]

If They Don’t See Leaders, How Will They Learn to Lead?

By Ashley Green | October 5, 2026

Written by Ashley Green How One Mississippi Mentor is Helping Young Men Learn to Lead When you first walk through the doors of Men United in Marks, Mississippi, it does not take long to realize this is not an ordinary mentoring program. The renovated building hums with conversation as young men from communities across the Delta […]

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