Some education policy experts are calling for more school choice in Mississippi by June 8, 2021 • Comments Proponents for a parents' right to choose their children's school gathered with other like minded families and students representing a number of public charter, religious and some home schooling institutions at the Capitol in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, to celebrate National School Choice Week. AP Photo/Rogelio V. SolisNEWS A panel of education policy experts met in the Capitol city yesterday to discuss reform in Mississippi's public school system. Panelists say they want to see more educational options for parents and students statewide.
00:00 A handful of national, regional and local policy experts are discussing the state of education in Mississippi. During an event hosted by Empower Mississippi yesterday, panelists agreed that the state needs fewer regulations and more school choice.