This week’s headlines include: * The Walnut Grove Correctional Center, which was recently closed, will not go unused, according to Marshall Fisher, Department of Corrections Commissioner. Fisher stated that the former prison was managed by a Utah-based contractor and could be used for programs that assist ex-inmates in reintegrating their communities. * Teach For America is trying to recover from significant losses. This year, there are 60 fewer teachers than last year, and $4 million less state funding. Teach for America Mississippi claims that the state’s budget cut didn’t cause the staff cuts, but staff and training may be affected if the organization doesn’t find other funding sources. Schools in the Mississippi Delta, which rely on Teach For America-trained teachers, could be severely affected by this._x000D