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In a heartwarming story of community and education, a Mississippi teacher, Ms. Hooper, transformed an abandoned storefront in Yazoo City into a school called Abundance Academy, attracting students and offering an alternative to traditional schooling.
Ms. Hooper, a former special education and social studies teacher, saw a need in her community and decided to create a microschool in an empty storefront. Abundance started with just six students, including her own children, and has since grown to accommodate about 50 students in prekindergarten through 12th grade, with a waiting list. Some students have come to Abundance to escape bullying, potential school shootings, anti-Black racism or feeling invisible in larger, traditional schools.
The community-driven school is a space where students can “breathe,” and Ms. Hooper aims to instill empathy, curiosity, and resilience. While the school operates in a converted storefront, Ms. Hooper dreams of a larger, permanent space and more resources to support the growing number of students.
The Mississippi Delta, where Yazoo City is located, faces challenges with teacher shortages and scarce resources in public schools, while wealthier families often opt for private education. Ms. Hooper’s approach is an example of innovative teaching and a response to the needs of families seeking alternatives to traditional schooling.
Ms. Hooper hopes to achieve financial stability to finally pay herself and support the school’s operations. Tuition is $300 a month and the school gets no public funds. But parents across the country are embracing alternatives to traditional classrooms, including microschools, empowered by technology and motivated by the pandemic.
