Mississippi
The largely poor and rural state of Mississippi suffers from the highest rate of childhood poverty in the country, along with some of the lowest scores on standardized tests. A legacy of racism and segregation are among the roadblocks that keep the children of Mississippi from reaching their full potential.
After years of neglect, Mississippi takes baby steps to boost school readiness
Fledgling state-funded pre-K shows strong signs of success in one southeast town, but nearly two out of three state students are still not ready for kindergarten
Fighting for Mississippi’s struggling 5-year-olds, one student at a time
As access to state pre-K lags, almost one in 10 Mississippi kindergarteners are still held back
How would the Trump Administration’s education budget proposal impact Mississippi schools?
Millions would get cut from grants that support teachers and provide opportunities to students, report finds
Mississippi in the bottom tier of states in supporting babies and toddlers
New report finds Mississippi is failing to help young children thrive
How grassroots efforts are trying to solve the teacher shortage crisis
One teacher at a time, nonprofit groups try to address the lack of teachers in the Mississippi Delta. After years of inaction, the state finally steps in to help them
Teacher shortages force districts to use online education programs
When the computers are in charge, students complain ‘ain’t nobody really teaching’
After years of inaction, Delta teacher shortage reaches ‘crisis’ levels
Districts scrambling for staff put uncertified teachers in classrooms
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Mississippi one of ten states leading the nation in encouraging well-rounded, ‘healthy schools,’ report finds
Academic, physical, emotional and social well-being are well addressed by Mississippi’s policies, new research finds
Online prekindergarten access and funds for school counselors among bills proposed in Mississippi this year
Lawmakers tackle dozens of topics in this year’s proposed bills
What have Mississippi legislators proposed for education in the first few days of the legislative session?
Teacher qualification exemptions and state funding for school safety already proposed