When it comes to education, the private sector and individual families generally do a much better job of innovating than the government. That will remain true during the coronavirus pandemic. In a world when many government schools are moving to online learning only or implementing rigid policies concerning face masks, social distancing, and extracurricular activities, […]

It is a travesty that a majority of the Senate Education Committee would consider the CEO of one of Mississippi's greatest success stories to be unworthy to serve on the State Board of Education. Maybe the education establishment is afraid that Bomgar might try to apply the same innovation to the education system that he […]

Charter School FAQ by Forest M. Thigpen This Issue Brief describes the general concept of charter schools; specific legislation may differ. What is a Charter School?

[Note: This information has been updated from an MCPP publication originally published in 2002.]