A recent analysis reveals that fourth-grade students in Mississippi now read nearly a full school year ahead of their peers in New York City, a dramatic turn from the early 2000s when Mississippi students lagged behind. This change indicates that high-poverty Southern states, including Mississippi, have made notable gains in literacy post-pandemic. The article emphasizes the importance of honesty in assessing children's reading levels and outlines three lessons for New York's next mayor, highlighting successful practices from Mississippi that support struggling readers, such as individualized reading plans and summer literacy camps.
While 90% of New York parents think their child reads at or above grade level, only 45% actually do. Mississippi doesn't have this kind of honesty gap.
Mississippi sends written notice to parents when children are at risk of being held back and requires schools to create Individualized Reading Plans.
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