Paul Boger

Is There A Better Way To Pay For America's Schools?

Cory Turner

There are huge gaps in school funding between affluent and property-poor districts. And, with evidence that money matters, especially for disadvantaged kids, something has to change.

Mississippi 'Religious Freedom' Law Supporters Play Down Opposition

Paul Boger

Mississippi continues to face political and economic backlash over the state's new "religious freedom" law. But supporters say it will have little impact on the economy.

Mississippi 'Religious Freedom' Law Supporters Play Down Opposition

Paul Boger

Mississippi continues to face political and economic backlash over the state's new "religious freedom" law. But supporters say it will have little impact on the economy.

Walton Elementary second-grader Janiya Smith asks to be called on at the Jackson, Miss., school. Voters in the state rejected an initiative to increase funding for Mississippi's public schools.

Mississippi Voters Reject Guaranteed Public School Funding

Paul Boger

Public schools in Mississippi have been underfunded for years. Yesterday voters said no to an initiative that sought to guarantee an "adequate and efficient system of public schools."