Mississippi kids jump from 49th to 9th in reading scores

[ChiroDoc]

Mississippi’s reading triumph is no miracle — it’s the future of education

By emphasizing the basics Miss. low income children now rank first in the nation in reading ability.

Other states are planning to follow their lead.

 

[OneEyedDiva]

This is wonderful news Doc! I hope other states do follow. Too many American children are getting a raw deal when it comes to education. That will negatively impact their lives if no improvements are made.

 

[Rakaia]

Well done Mississippi.

 

[hearlady]

Nice!

 

[JustDave]

That's very good. I don't understand how they can be 1st and 9th at the same time.

 

[Aunt Bea]

I’m happy for the kids but it makes me sad that concentrating on the basics is earth shattering news instead of it being a normal and expected outcome of a public school education.

“Its low-income children are ranked first in the nation. Its black kids are No. 3 in the nation, and its Hispanic kids No. 1.”

It makes me sad that we still feel the need to slice and dice everything along racial and economic lines instead of it being about providing all children with a basic education that helps to ensure a successful start in life.

 

[Muskrat]

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