Education, Press Releases

Mississippi’s First Charter High School Approved

Elyse Marcellino

Today, the Mississippi Charter Authorizer Board approved two new charter schools for…

Community Stories, Education

The Smiths: ‘Trapped’ on the Wait List

Joanna Holbert

(Note: This story is about a public school teacher who wants an…

Community Stories, Education

The McCools: ‘Where Do We Go From Here?’

Joanna Holbert

“Where do we go from here?” That’s the question Donna McCool of…

Justice

Could Diversion Programs Help More People Find Meaningful Work?

J. Robertson

The issue of drug addiction is widespread, and Mississippi is no exception….

Community Stories, Education

The Joneses: “Hoping We Will Be Next”

Joanna Holbert

Yes, it’s really heartbreaking when you get that letter for a second…

Work

Getting a Job is Not that Simple

J. Robertson

The American dream conjures images of people building a life for themselves,…

Community Stories, Education

The Dillons: ‘Out Here Walking Alone’

Joanna Holbert

Note: The Dillon family received an ESA last year (2019) for Demyrion…

Community Stories, Education

The Ware Family: Choosing Faith Over Fear

Joanna Holbert

“We’ve been through three rounds of the lottery and have not received…

Education, Press Releases

Sixth Mississippi Charter School Approved

Joanna Holbert

Today, the Mississippi Charter Authorizer Board approved Ambition Prep to open in…

Press Releases

Empower Mississippi Names Donor Relations Manager

Joanna Holbert

Empower Mississippi President Grant Callen announced today that Ellery Jones has been…

Justice, Press Releases

Advocates Recognize Officials for Ending Administrative Forfeiture in Mississippi

J. Robertson

Mississippi joins a number of other states reforming their civil asset forfeiture…

Education

Back to Your School of Choice

Elyse Marcellino

August 30, 2018 by Elyse Marcellino As classrooms fill with students headed back to…