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New white paper Unleash Mississippi introduces post-coronavirus policy solutions

Joanna Holbert

Today, Empower Mississippi is releasing Unleash Mississippi, a new white paper with policy…
Education

Coffee and Conversation: Grant Callen with Lawrence Coco

Grant Callen
Education

Coffee and Conversation: Grant Callen with Jamie Farnham

Grant Callen
Education

Coffee and Conversation: Grant Callen with Keeba Smith

Grant Callen
Community Stories, Justice

Released after a decade, and time is quickly running out for Lori Griffin

Joanna Holbert

“It goes against the very essence of what you want to reform….
Justice

New virtual check-in policy improves work prospects

J. Robertson

In 2018, the Mississippi legislature passed HB 387, a bill aimed at…
Education

Why Isn’t Open Enrollment More Open in Mississippi?

Elyse Marcellino

While the Coronavirus is a major concern for people around the state…
Justice

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Could Worsen Mississippi’s Prison Crisis 

J. Robertson

The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic could dramatically exacerbate Mississippi’s prison crisis. State and…
Education

Expanded Virtual Learning Has Always Been Needed In Mississippi

Elyse Marcellino

With the closure of Mississippi public schools through April 17 and private…
Education

Have You Received an ESA?

Joanna Holbert
Justice

Sign the petition to support second chances

Joanna Holbert

Mississippi has the third highest incarceration rate in the country.  Our prisons…
Education, Press Releases

Senate Amends ESA Bill

Joanna Holbert

Online and out of state options removed Today, the Senate Education Committee…