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The Miracle Unfolding in Mississippi Schools

April 10, 2026 00:31:04 29.82 MB Downloads: 0

Mississippi has seen a stunning turnaround in national test scores in the past decade, even as they have fallen almost everywhere else.

Sarah Mervosh, an education reporter, explains what the state can teach the rest of the country about how to educate students.

Guest: Sarah Mervosh, an education reporter at The New York Times, focusing on K-12 schools.

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