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.
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
This year’s must-read stories about education in Mississippi
Mental health access and a college’s attempt to reckon with slavery and racism are among topics that made headlines this year
More than 220,000 Mississippi children may be missing out on promising home visiting program
More families are receiving home visits, but hundreds of thousands still in need
Report outlines long road ahead for Jackson Public Schools
Improving services to students with disabilities, retaining teachers, top goals for district
How Mississippi made some of the biggest leaps in national test scores
A focus on literacy and higher expectations led to academic gains
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Child care available for only 23 percent of Mississippi’s infants and toddlers, report finds
There are more than four infants and toddlers in need of care for every one spot in a licensed center
Mississippi lags in computer science grads, teachers— but it has a plan to fix that
In 2016, the state failed to graduate any teachers certified in computer science
Experts call for an end to online preschool programs
Especially popular in rural areas, preschool programs may expose kids to ‘new risks,’ experts warn