Mississippi’s dramatic rise in education transforms struggling schools into success stories
Mississippi has become one of the best states in the US for poor children to receive an education. This turnaround follows years of struggle, with the state once ranking near the bottom in national tests. One school leading this change is Hazlehurst Elementary, where teachers and leaders have tackled long-standing learning gaps.
A decade ago, Hazlehurst Elementary faced serious challenges. Kindergartners arrived unable to tell letters from numbers. After a few years in school, many students still lagged far behind. In 2013, only 12 percent of pupils read at their grade level.
Teacher Michael Griffin and others noticed the problem early. Kim Luckett-Langston, a school leader, called it 'Ain’t been taught'—a failure to properly educate children. Determined to fix this, she pushed for changes in teaching methods and support. The efforts paid off. Today, 35 percent of Hazlehurst students read on grade level. Statewide, Mississippi has climbed from 49th in national reading tests in 2013 to the top 10 for fourth graders. The progress shows what focused leadership and teaching can achieve in the Department of Education.
Hazlehurst Elementary’s improvements reflect broader gains across Mississippi. More children now read at their expected level, reversing years of poor performance. The state’s rise in education rankings proves that even long-standing struggles can be overcome with the right approach in the Department of Education.
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