MISSION & VISION
Mississippi First envisions a Mississippi first in prosperity, innovation, and quality of life. To accomplish this goal, our work is dedicated to championing transformative policy solutions, ensuring educational excellence for every Mississippi child.
STAFF & BOARD
As experts in our field, we share our knowledge and insights with policymakers and the public through publications, presentations, and briefings.
OUR FOCUS AREAS
We are a leading voice for high-quality early education, high-quality public charter schools, access to highly effective teachers and leaders, and creating a future for public schools.
OUR WORK
As experts in our field, we share our knowledge and insights with policymakers and the public through publications, presentations, and briefings.
OUR IMPACT
Since our founding in 2008, Mississippi First has made major contributions to education in Mississippi. We’re proud of the impact we’ve been able to achieve and are constantly striving to improve Mississippi’s education system.
OUR ANNUAL REPORTS
Mississippi First compiles its achievements and financial results each year into an Annual Report corresponding to our most recently completed fiscal year. Each Annual Report takes a broad view of the year behind and sets the stage for the years ahead.
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News & Updates
Legislative Updates – Week of February 9, 2026
The sixth week of the legislative session brought a pause in committee activity but a significant amount of floor action.…
Legislation Read more about Legislative Updates – Week of February 9, 2026
2025 State of Pre-K
A detailed analysis of Mississippi’s pre-K landscape in 2023-2024.
Early Education Read more about 2025 State of Pre-K
Uncharted Territory: Public Perceptions of Charter Schools in Mississippi Counties Without Charter Schools
Uncharted Territory examines how Mississippians view public charter schools in communities where they are not currently available.
Charter Schools Read more about Uncharted Territory: Public Perceptions of Charter Schools in Mississippi Counties Without Charter Schools