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Mississippi posts gains on NAEP: fourth-grade reading and math improve; state outlines literacy and math next steps
Summary
Mississippi showed substantial gains on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), particularly in fourth-grade reading and math. State education officials said the results reflect prior literacy investments and described planned expansions of literacy coaching and targeted math supports.
Mississippi posted significant progress on the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), with notable gains in fourth-grade reading and fourth-grade math, officials told the Board Feb. 20. The state said it now ranks at or near the national average in several NAEP measures and highlighted improvements for multiple student subgroups.
Dr. Boone and other agency staff presented NAEP results to the board, noting that fourth-grade reading rose to a point that is “significantly higher than the national…
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