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Opinion | The Love of Black Fathers: Reflecting on 70 Years After Brown v. Board

by Sean Brown May 20, 2024June 11, 2024

Sean Brown reflects on how the current segregation of schools affects the educational decisions he has to make as a Black father today.

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Opinion | In Defense of Black Education as a Liberatory Practice

by Sean Brown April 3, 2024February 16, 2026

Educators teaching in districts or subjects considered as critical needs, like Rickey Fields (left) and Kristy Sanchez (right), could receive housing and moving expenses through the Mississippi Critical Needs Act if it becomes law. Photo courtesy Joe Sweeney

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Mississippi Teacher Shortage Program Could Be Extended to 2027

by Torsheta Jackson March 15, 2024August 1, 2024

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Opinion | Fully Fund Our Public Schools First, Then Brag.

by Chris Grey, Sr. February 6, 2024June 11, 2024

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The Raise Mississippi Initiative’s Vision For Strong Public Schools

by Erica Jones September 15, 2023June 11, 2024

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Forget Testing, Let’s Focus On Deterring Young People From A Life Of Crime

by Rita Callahan September 6, 2023June 11, 2024

Person of the Day | Tyler Shows: Petal Educator, Milken Award Recipient

by Michelle Chung August 22, 2023November 12, 2025

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‘Red and Bootjack’ Marker Shines Light on Duck Hill Lynching, Remembers Victims

by Aliyah Veal July 5, 2023July 26, 2024

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Person of the Day | Tiffany Bradford: Hattiesburg Fitness Coach and Educator

by Gaven Wallace June 28, 2023October 20, 2025