The Truth About Mississippi's Education "Miracle"
Summary
Derek Thompson and Mississippi education reformer Rachel Cantor discuss the state’s dramatic academic turnaround, arguing it was a slow, systemic "marathon" rather than a sudden miracle. They explain how centralized state oversight, rigorous standards, and science of reading training transformed a low-performing system. The episode also addresses national reading declines, the role of teacher unions, and critiques regarding retention policies and long-term score persistence.
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