A Facebook post said Mississippi is recording nation-leading gains in reading and math and an all-time high graduation rate that ranks among the highest in the nation. The post said the authors are excited to join the State Chamber to discuss “the special things happening in Mississippi classrooms.”
The State Chamber, a business organization that often convenes leaders on education and workforce issues, will host the discussion, the post said. The post did not provide supporting data or name the specific account that published the claims.
Reading and math performance and graduation rates are commonly used measures of K-12 system progress. Improvements in those areas can affect college readiness, workforce development and economic prospects, which is why business groups and education leaders frequently highlight such gains.
The post offered no additional details or sources for the results it described. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
