What Mississippi’s Literacy Program Can Teach Us About Transforming Education

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Studies show that if a student cannot read by third grade, he or she is four times more likely to leave school without a diploma.

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In the 2012-2013 school year, only 21 percent of Mississippi fourth graders passed the national reading exam, and a little more than half of eighth graders passed the state language arts exam.

We have an obligation to make sure our children are successful in the competitive college and career world — and that success starts with literacy.

Mississippi is making some serious changes to increase student literacy.

Join key leaders of the MS Early Literacy Act as they discuss how to improve early literacy and share insights into transforming education. It’s going to be an open, honest look at the challenges and successes they’re seeing in improving reading proficiency — and we’re excited to have you join.