Mississippi fourth graders achieved higher average math scores on the 2024 NAEP than peers in at least 18 states and in reading for 20 states, marking a significant improvement from a decade ago. Experts attribute the substantial gains in fourth-grade reading to targeted reforms. Lawmakers are now pushing a similar plan to replicate this success in math education.
Key Points
- Mississippi’s 2024 NAEP math scores surpass at least 18 states, with reading ahead of 20 states.
- Dramatic rise from a decade ago, driven by reading reforms.
- Lawmakers propose a plan to achieve a ‘math miracle’ through similar strategies.
Implications for Educational Freedom
This highlights successful state-led educational reforms that could inspire school choice initiatives by demonstrating how targeted policies empower local educators and parents. It underscores the potential for reducing government overreach through effective, freedom-oriented approaches to improve student outcomes.
Source: Mississippi Lawmakers Push Plan For a Math ‘Miracle’
