Inclusion

[Leo123]

We teach him English.

So they learn English and then get inclusion?

 

[Unkotare]

Be more like Mississippi, if you put the effort in, you’ll repeat the grade. They went from 49th in the nation to 7th.

Massachusetts public schools are the best in the country, new report says

Once again, Massachusetts public schools have been crowned the best in the country in an annual ranking.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Massachusetts public schools are the best in the country, new report says

Once again, Massachusetts public schools have been crowned the best in the country in an annual ranking.

www.cbsnews.com

It doesn’t say what they actually did in MA. Are free lunches responsible for higher reading and math scores?

Key Components of Mississippi's Education Reform

• Literacy-Based Promotion Act (2013): A "third-grade gate" requires students to read at grade level to advance to fourth grade, eliminating social promotion.
• Focus on Phonics: Mississippi shifted early reading instruction to emphasize phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Literacy Coaches: The state placed specialized coaches in the lowest-performing schools to support teachers and model instruction.
• Teacher Development: Intensive professional development was mandated for K-3 teachers, ensuring they were equipped to teach reading science.
• Pre-K Investment: The state invested in early childhood education to improve readiness.
• Accountability and Testing: Schools receive letter grades (A-F), with a focus on the progress of the lowest-performing 25% of students.
• High School Reforms: Graduation rates increased from 72.5% in 2013 to nearly 90%, supported by career coaches.
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Results and Impact

• Reading Gains: By 2024, Mississippi saw significant gains in 4th-grade reading scores on national assessments.
• Rankings: Mississippi moved from a bottom-tier ranking to 16th in the nation for education in 2025.
• Reduced Retention Rates: While retention increased initially, studies showed that third-grade retention improved long-term reading outcomes without significant negative impacts.
• Teacher Pay Increases: In 2026, lawmakers continued to focus on teacher recruitment with approved salary increases.
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Criticisms and Context

• Demographic Adjustment: Some debate exists over the rankings, with discussions regarding whether improvements are a "miracle" or an artifact of, in part, adjusting for student demographics.
• Retention Concerns: While research suggests the policy works, holding back students remains a point of contention for some families.

 

[Unkotare]

So they learn English and then get inclusion?

You've got it backwards.