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Mississippis dramatic turnaround in reading scores, from dead last to surpassing New Jersey, was achieved through bold reforms focusing on the science of reading, phonics, and a new promotion act. High-quality teaching materials, updated standards, and accountability systems were implemented, along with dedicated literacy coaches. Carey Wright, the superintendent behind this decade-long reboot, emphasizes context-specific training and early dyslexia detection. Her strategies are now being applied in Maryland, demonstrating how targeted changes can endure challenging times.

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