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Mississippi Board of Education details strategic-plan gains, cites highest-ever graduation rate
Summary
The State Board of Education heard a progress report Jan. 18 on efforts to boost proficiency, literacy and career readiness, including an announced 89.4% graduation rate and expanded ESSER-funded tutoring, licensure improvements and MSIS modernization.
The Mississippi State Board of Education on Jan. 18 received a strategic-plan progress report highlighting statewide gains in literacy, career readiness and school ratings and previewing improvements to data systems and licensure services.
"This is the newest graduation rate, is at 89.4 percent, which is the highest in the history of our state," Dr. Raymore said during the presentation, citing recent data and national attention for the state's literacy work. The superintendent said the department—s six strategic goals remain focused on student growth, graduation readiness, early childhood access, teacher effectiveness, data systems and raising school ratings.
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