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 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
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
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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