Mississippi’s Education Leap | Annapolis News

Mississippi’s education system has surged 31 spots to rank 16th, outpacing Maryland’s drop to 20th, thanks to unwavering consistency—same tests since 2015, strict graduation requirements, and a third-grade reading retention policy implemented in 2014. Maryland, meanwhile, has switched tests four times and delayed similar policies until 2028. State Superintendent Dr. Lance Evans credits steady, fad-free strategy and long-term commitment for the gains—and says other states can replicate this success if they stick to a plan and embrace patience. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2bebaffa7ad4fa00