Mississippi’s Progress Not a Surprise; It was Part of a Plan
When the 2019 results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) were released last week, the good news was that fourth-grade students in our neighbor state, Mississippi, scored at the national average in both reading and math and that eighth graders there made significant gains in reading and math as well. On all four […]
Thank God For Mississippi: They’re Leading the Way on Educational Progress
At least in terms of education, it’s time to retire the old Alabama catchphrase, “Thank God for Mississippi.” It’s an easy response when the latest list comes out that finds Alabama and Mississippi at the bottom of the rankings. Frequently, Alabama bests Mississippi, and, in so doing, stays out of last place. However, a review […]
Alabama Brings Home Disappointing Results on Nation’s Report Card
The National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) is a battery of tests given every two years to a representative sample of students in all 50 states. The test is designed to serve as a national scorecard, allowing comparison of educational performance across the states. The 2015 results are out. They’re disappointing for the nation at large, […]