When Mississippi initially passed the charter school law, Mississippi First published a media guide to help local reporters understand the law and the role it could play in Mississippi’s public education system.
In 2023, Mississippi will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Mississippi Charter Schools Act. In honor of this milestone, we have written a new guide to include historical context from the past 10 years and details about current charter schools in Mississippi. Despite a decade of progress, misinformation about public charter schools still abounds among the public and even in local media articles. Reporters are encouraged to visit the Our Work section on our website to read our latest news and publications, and contact our staff for interviews.
At a Glance
We organized the guide into six sections: