The NAEP assessment for 2024 revealed that only 28% of 8th graders are proficient in mathematics and 30% in reading, both down from 2019. Notably, Mississippi has seen a rise in 4th-grade reading proficiency, from 18% in 1998 to 32% in 2024, outperforming the national average. This success stems from a commitment to evidence-based teaching strategies in reading, contrasting with the prevailing narrative that public schools themselves are failing. The article argues for increased investment in educational research to develop effective teaching solutions, highlighting the wealth of knowledge available from psychological and neuroscientific studies on learning.
Public schools aren't the problem; it's the lack of investment in education research and innovation that delivers effective solutions for student learning.
Mississippi's rise in reading proficiency illustrates that investing in evidence-based programs can lead to improved student outcomes, defying national trends.
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