Mississippi
News, analysis, and opinion about K-12 education in Mississippi
Law & Courts
Biden's Title IX Rule Takes Effect Amid a Confusing Legal Landscape
The rule that expands protections for LGBTQ+ students is effective Aug. 1, but injunctions currently block it in 26 states.
Education Funding
Jim Crow-Era School Funding Hurt Black Families for Generations, Research Shows
Mississippi dramatically underfunded Black schools in the Jim Crow era, with long-lasting effects on Black families.
69´«Ã½ & Literacy
The Key Parts of a 'Science of 69´«Ã½' Transformation, According to One State Chief
Under Carey Wright's leadership, Mississippi pulled off a reading "miracle." She has a similar transformation in mind for Maryland.
Education Funding
When There's More Money for 69´«Ã½, Is There an 'Objective' Way to Hand It Out?
A fight over the school funding formula in Mississippi is kicking up old debates over how to best target aid.
Student Well-Being
The Surprising Connection Between Universal School Meals and Student Discipline
Giving all students free school meals can help nurture a positive school climate by eliminating the stigma around poverty.
English Learners
State Officials Share Advice on Supporting New Immigrant 69´«Ã½
Less than half of all states offer resources on how to enroll and support students new to the United States.
69´«Ã½ & Literacy
Mississippi 69´«Ã½ Surged in 69´«Ã½ Over the Last Decade. Here's How 69´«Ã½ Got Them There
Educators chalk it up to a multipronged effort, spurred by the state's literacy law.
Student Achievement
In Their Own Words
This Superintendent Raised Grad Rates in His Rural, High Poverty District. Here’s How
Mario Willis grew up in the Mississippi Delta community where he's now the schools chief.
Assessment
A District Is Happy It Made This Standardized Testing Change
One Mississippi district jumped through hoops to switch to a set of tests its teachers think will help students become independent learners.
Recruitment & Retention
How These State and District Leaders Are Solving Teacher Shortages
Three experts share the benefits and drawbacks of the strategies they've tried out.
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Hear how the former Mississippi State Superintendent led a transformation on reading instruction that improved scores across the state. 
Social Studies
AP African American Studies: How Other States Are Responding After Florida's Ban
These are the states that have taken a stance on the AP African American Studies course.
College & Workforce Readiness
Want to Motivate 69´«Ã½? Give Them a Meaningful Taste of the Working World
Work-based learning experiences can help students understand why the classes they are taking are relevant to their future success.
Student Achievement
Q&A
Under Her Watch, This State's 69´«Ã½ Saw Some of the Fastest Improvement in the Nation
Carey Wright stepped down last year as Mississippi's state superintendent of education.