When Mississippi reformed its reading curriculum in 2013, scores for the state’s elementary school students soared. Inspired ...

The “Mississippi Miracle” has been cited by governors, researchers, and education policy wonks across the country. North ...

Everywhere House Speaker Kyle Hilbert goes, the topic of childhood literacy follows. Hilbert, R-Bristow, said improving ...

In Milwaukee, only 9% of fourth grade students meet grade level expectations for reading. That’s based on the most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress exam results, which show that ...

In her State of the State Address, Gov. Gretch Whitmer led with education as a key initiative for 2026 and beyond.

Louisiana spends less per student than most of the country, yet its fourth graders are outperforming peers in nearly every other state. Data released Jan. 29 from the Urban Institute ranks Louisiana ...

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Red states like Mississippi and Louisiana have been praised for education gains but the clearest path to improving student ...

Alabama saw record-breaking gains on the Nation’s Report Card this year, but state leaders say more targeted efforts – and more money – are needed to sustain recent progress. “Even though we’re seeing ...

Michigan's fourth-grade reading scores are alarming. A state senator shares his personal story and calls for urgent reform.