Mississippi’s brain drain crisis in 12 slides
Mississippi’s brain drain crisis in 12 slides Read Post »
New Census data, same old story: People keep leaving Mississippi
Mississippi’s net migration loss since 2010 is almost equal to the population of Biloxi, the state’s fifth-largest city.
New Census data, same old story: People keep leaving Mississippi Read Post »
Why doesn’t Mississippi have a lottery?
It’s a simple question that requires a complex answer.
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Pre-K study shows that Mississippi kids succeed when given a chance
An analysis of MDE data shows that pre-K attendance can kickstart a positive domino effect that raises the likelihood of long-term academic success.
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Read the fine print on special education vouchers
Special needs students are legally entitled to free, appropriate public education services. In order to accept one of Mississippi’s new $6,500 vouchers, they must waive that right ? with potentially costly consequences.
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Mississippi leads south in black student suspensions
Black students compose half of Mississippi’s enrollment but receive 74 percent of suspensions according to a new analysis of federal school discipline data.
Mississippi leads south in black student suspensions Read Post »
Four policies that would close the wage gap for Mississippi women
White women in make only 79 cents for every dollar earned by white men. The gap is even worse for black women.
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Healthy food, healthy children, healthy future
Thanks to a new policy, 250 high-poverty Mississippi schools are offering nutritious breakfast and lunch to all students at no charge.
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Supporting working moms is smart economic policy
More than 300,000 mothers in Mississippi depend on the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit.
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Mississippi’s leaders thought welfare recipients were on drugs. They were wrong.
Mississippi has screened 5,578 TANF applicants for drug use since August. Only eight (0.14 percent) have tested positive.
Mississippi’s leaders thought welfare recipients were on drugs. They were wrong. Read Post »