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.
COLUMN: New studies challenge the claim that black students are sent to special ed too much
Two quantitative studies find that black students are under-identified for disabilities at school
OPINION: As we seek to meet the educational needs of all students, we can’t overlook curricula
Teaching great content can level the playing field in Mississippi and beyond
How to program greater diversity among Mississippi’s computer science grads
Female and black students have been locked out of computer science fields, but a program seeks to change that by starting early
Automation is remaking Mississippi jobs: Are workers ready?
New educational pathways are needed to prepare workers of all ages for tomorrow’s jobs
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
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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’