Mississippi has long lagged behind other red states in empowering families with education freedom. But that might soon change.

While other states embraced policies, enabling families to choose the learning environments that align with their values and best meet their child’s learning needs, students in Mississippi have been stuck in a one-size-fits-some system for years.

Last year, America’s education system hit a tipping point: More than half the nation’s students are now eligible to participate in a school choice program.

In Mississippi, fewer than one-fifth of students are eligible for school choice. By contrast, 17 other states make every K-12 student eligible for a publicly funded school choice program.

This year, Mississippi has the opportunity to join them.

On Jan. 8, Mississippi........

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