Sierra Mannie, Author at Mississippi Free Press

Cover, Education, State, State Government

Minding the Equity Gap: How Majority-Black Clinton District Earns Its ‘A’ Rating

by Sierra Mannie July 12, 2017March 3, 2025

The October 2016 release of Mississippi’s accountability ratings for each public-school district reveals wide racial disparities.

City County, Education, Noise

Beyond Blame: JPS Works to Avoid State Takeover of Local Schools

by Sierra Mannie December 28, 2016March 3, 2025

City County, Education, Noise

Facing Takeover, JPS Corrective Action Gains Urgency

by Sierra Mannie December 23, 2016March 3, 2025

Education, Noise, State

Licensing Mississippi’s Teachers: A Shift in Control?

by Sierra Mannie December 21, 2016March 3, 2025

City County, Education, Noise, State

Takeover of JPS Looms as District Addresses Probation, Audit

by Sierra Mannie December 16, 2016March 3, 2025

Cover

‘Not a Dungeon’: The Evolving Approach to Juvenile Detention

by Arielle Dreher, Tim Summers Jr. and Sierra Mannie December 14, 2016September 9, 2025

City County, Education, Noise, State

Honoring Davis and Baker: MDE Lauds Top JPS Elementary Schools

by Sierra Mannie December 13, 2016March 3, 2025

City County, Health Care, Noise

‘Kicks for Kids’ Rewards a Visit to the Doctor

by Sierra Mannie December 8, 2016March 3, 2025

Education, Jfp Interviews, Noise, State

Dr. Freddrick Murray: In the Eye of the Hurricane

by Sierra Mannie December 7, 2016March 3, 2025