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Books at the 7-9 age table at the Reading at the Park event in Cleveland, Miss., where organizers were intentional about buying books that feature Black characters and leaders, May 14, 2022. Credit: Julia James/Mississippi Today

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‘Mississippi marathon’ continues: 85% of third-graders pass reading test
By DEVNA BOSE - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Mon,11/17/25-3:50PM , 180 Reads 7,118 Statewide
The latest results of Mississippi’s third-grade reading test show no dramatic declines in student performance. But they show no significant gains, either.

Since 2021-22, the first year of student data after the pandemic, the share of students passing the assessment — including the initial test and any retest — has hovered around 85%.
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The Central High School Building, which houses the Mississippi Department of Education, is pictured here in Jackson, Miss., on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

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State takes over Okolona schools again
By DEVNA BOSE - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Mon,11/17/25-12:32PM , 178 Reads 6,862 Statewide
Mississippi Department of Education officials say problems including financial mismanagement and accreditation violations merit an emergency response. Okolona schools were under conservatorship from 2010 to 2012.

The Okolona Municipal Separate School District is under state control for the second time in 15 years.
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Leaders in the town that helped elect House Speaker Jason White just voted ‘no’ to school choice
By DEVNA BOSE - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu,11/13/25-12:08PM , 185 Reads 3,771 Statewide
House Speaker Jason White continues to champion school choice at the state Capitol, but some of his constituents aren’t so sure about the policies.
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Senate Education Committee Vice-chairman David Blount, D-Jackson (left), and Chairman Dennis DeBar, R-Leakesville (right), listen as Christy Hovanetz, senior policy fellow for ExcelinEd, gives a presentation during a hearing at the state Capitol in Jackson, Miss., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

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Mississippi Senate focuses on teacher pay, absenteeism as House ponders school choice
By DEVNA BOSE - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Fri,10/31/25-4:18PM , 197 Reads 4,500 Statewide
‘I can assure you public schools aren’t afraid of competition but … True competition only exists when everyone plays by the same rules.’ — Oxford Superintendent Bradley Roberson
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