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This is the second piece in a two-part series that tracks Texas’ attempts to adopt the science of reading over 25 years. The lessons learned in this series are relevant to the many states who have adopted — or are attempting to adopt — the science of reading in schools. Read the first piece here. […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Education Commission of the States announced Mississippi as the 2023 Frank Newman Award for State Innovation recipient in recognition of the state’s noteworthy improvements in academic achievement among K-12 students. The Education Commission of the States gave Mississippi the 2023 Frank Newman Award for State Innovation for advancing academic […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news lead...

MS Dept. of Education recommends waiving passing requirements for 3rd grade, high school students The Mississippi Department of Education is recommending schools waive the passing requirements for third grade reading and high school end of course assessments because of COVID-19. (Source: WLOX) By Chancelor Winn | January 8, 2021 at 7:19 AM CST - Updated January 8 at 9:04 AM GAUTIER, Miss. (WLOX) - The Mississippi Department of Education is recommending schools waive the passing requireme...