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Mississippi Kindergarten Reading Surge | Jackson News
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Mississippi’s kindergarten reading scores are soaring—jumping to 55% this year, up from 37% last fall—thanks to a revamped assessment that resets the baseline, making direct comparisons obsolete. The state’s laser focus on early literacy, launched in 2013, now tracks kids twice a year to measure growth and pre-K program effectiveness. State-funded pre-K programs are showing dramatic gains, with some hitting 70% readiness. Officials are eyeing expansion to reach more kids. Renaissance Learning, the testing provider, has a new five-year contract to ensure consistent, comparable data. The state kept the benchmark at the 56th percentile to uphold rigor and align with third-grade reading goals. Moving forward, the emphasis is on evidence-based instruction, smoother transitions from pre-K to kindergarten, teacher training, and a whole-child approach to ensure every child starts strong. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/30afddf048f667b3
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