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The Weight They Carry:
Life as a Teacher in Mississippi
Learn about the conditions shaping teachers’ day-to-day experiences and their decisions about whether to remain in the classroom.
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News & Updates
Latest News from Mississippi First – Quarter 3 Newsletter
This quarter, our work was largely centered on the legislative session. Our policy team actively engaged with lawmakers to advance…
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2025 State of Pre-K
A detailed analysis of Mississippi’s pre-K landscape in 2023-2024.
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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.
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