Community Stories, Education

The Hopkinses: In Limbo After Receiving an ESA

Joanna Holbert

Missy and Will Hopkins knew from the moment they met their son…

Community Stories, Education

The Gaddises: We Know What’s Best for Our Son

Joanna Holbert

“Relief.” That’s how Shannon and Desmond Gaddis of Jackson describe the feeling…

Justice

Oklahoma’s doin’ fine and Mississippi could take a lesson

J. Robertson

“You’re doin’ fine, Oklahoma!  Oklahoma, okay!” That line from the classic Rodgers…

Community Stories, Education

The Stricklins: We Should Be Able to Use Our Tax Dollars

Joanna Holbert

A parent seeking the best educational choice for their child will go…

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…