Two red states showing major gains in test scores—Louisiana and Mississippi—have embraced proven strategies such as the science of reading, statewide benchmark testing, and firm classroom discipline. Both have recently made headlines for their significant improvements on the National Assessment of Educational Progress.
… “It’s no surprise that states that have opened up school choice, like Florida and Arizona, and states that have prioritized literacy, like Louisiana and Mississippi, have seen major improvements that benefit students,” Defense of Freedom Institute spokesperson Angela Morabito told The Fix.