DiscoverThe Boardroom PodcastLet’s talk about education
Let’s talk about education

Let’s talk about education

Update: 2025-02-07
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In this episode, hosts Ben Piper and Chad Wicker break down the most recent Hernando Board of Aldermen meeting held on February 3, 2025. They discuss key decisions made by the board and how those decisions will impact residents and businesses in Hernando.


The conversation then shifts to a potential Senate District redistricting plan, analyzing how it could reshape representation for Hernando and the broader DeSoto County area. The hosts discuss the political and logistical implications of redistricting and how it might affect local governance.


For the bulk of the episode, Ben and Chad dive into a major topic of potential school choice legislation. They explore how this legislation could impact DeSoto County Schools, with a particular focus on the new Hernando High School. They examine potential funding shifts, enrollment changes, and how school choice policies could shape the future of public education in one of Mississippi’s fastest-growing counties.


Tune in for an insightful discussion on local government, education policy, and what these changes could mean for Hernando residents.

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Let’s talk about education

Let’s talk about education

Chad Wicker and Ben Piper