When Mississippi reformed its reading curriculum in 2013, scores for the state’s elementary school students soared. Inspired by the “Mississippi miracle,” other Southern states followed suit. But the ...
Everywhere House Speaker Kyle Hilbert goes, the topic of childhood literacy follows. Hilbert, R-Bristow, said improving Oklahoma’s elementary reading scores is “top of the agenda for ...
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Southern states boost early reading, but gains stall in middle school
When Mississippi reformed its reading curriculum in 2013, scores for the state’s elementary school students soared. Inspired by the “Mississippi miracle,” other Southern states followed suit. But the ...
Oklahoma lawmakers are debating a bill to retain struggling third-grade readers, aiming to boost the state's low literacy scores.
The “Mississippi Miracle” has been cited by governors, researchers, and education policy wonks across the country. North ...
The "Mississippi Miracle" has been cited by governors, researchers, and education policy wonks across the country. North Carolina may be next, Andrew Dunn says.
Michigan's fourth-grade reading scores are alarming. A state senator shares his personal story and calls for urgent reform.
Red states like Mississippi and Louisiana have been praised for education gains but the clearest path to improving student ...
Counter to the governor’s claims, Illinois students’ scores on a national assessment have dropped despite more education spending.
"It's a great reflection of the work our staff and students are doing." ...
In her State of the State Address, Gov. Gretch Whitmer led with education as a key initiative for 2026 and beyond.
Besides the reading, interacting with the kids and giving them a different perspective was valuable (hopefully). I also saw so many other community members volunteering their time to read. Events like ...
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