Why Teachers Leave Mississippi: Two former teachers weigh in
Teacher pay is often touted as a reason why Mississippi teachers leave the state, especially new teachers.
But according to two teachers who have left...
2018: A review of education legislation and growth in Mississippi
2018 had many ups, downs, political firestorms and moments that left mouths agape-- and education was a big conversation piece through the year.
Here’s...
The Internet Sales Tax & Cheating Your Hometown
Special to Y’all Politics from Rep. Jay Hughes
With Gov. Bryant’s special session looming and all of the rush to either be “For” or “Against”...
School Choice: What happens when the choices end
When the parents of the founding scholars chose to send their 5th graders to ReImagine Prep nearly four years ago, they were putting a...
Dyslexia in Mississippi: A journey not all students can make
You wake up by 5 am and hit the road by 6 am. You deal with traffic, road work and/or bad weather on your...
Empower Mississippi: Choice now for Mississippi families
written by Joanna Holbert, Empower Mississippi
Mississippi families want and need choice.
That’s the sentiment from parents across the state – some who’ve been fortunate enough...
Empower Mississippi: ESA bills die in committee
Yesterday, several bills to expand or improve the Education Scholarship Account (ESA) program died when they were not passed by the committee deadline. One...
VIDEO: New Group Aims to Protect Fairness and Stability in Mississippi’s Courts
The newly formed Mississippi Civil Justice Alliance (MCJA) will act as a watchdog for fairness and stability in the Mississippi judiciary. The MCJA is...
Fire safety must be addressed to save lives in Mississippi
Special to Y'all Politics by Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney
There were 80 fire-related deaths in 2018 in Mississippi. It’s a marked increase over 2017 when...
Governor Bryant Proclaims January 20-26 as ‘School Choice Week’
Gov. Phil Bryant has proclaimed January 20-26, 2019 as “School Choice Week” in the state of Mississippi. He joins 20 other governors and more...
