The Magnolia State has leapfrogged ahead in youth literacy. Can it be a national model?

The term "Mississippi Miracle" has made the rounds in recent weeks. What do the candidates for the S.F. school board have to ...

Mississippi’s education reforms spark national attention ...

Rep. Kem Smith (D-Florissant) has signed onto a GOP bill mandating schools hold back third graders who can't demonstrate reading proficiency. State Rep. Kem Smith, a Democrat from Florissant, says she ...

OK Chamber CEO Chad Warmington explains the vision behind ‘Oklahoma Competes’ where a focus on pre-k to 3rd grade literacy and well-rounded education could uplift future generations of Oklahomans.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – For decades, Mississippi was at the bottom of the list is almost anything related to education. That turned around with the passage of the Literacy Based Promotion Act in 2013.

HAMILTON – Teachers throughout the Monroe County School District kicked off Teacher Appreciation Week – which was May 4-8 – by wearing T-shirts reading, “WE are the Mississippi Miracle.” According to ...

The 74 is proud to partner with the Progressive Policy Institute for a special Friday conversation about the education turnaround in Mississippi. The national media has extensively covered the state’s ...

Kitten rescued from rubble after tornado destroys Mississippi home ...