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They Laughed at Mississippi — Then It Schooled the Nation | The Deep
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Once dismissed as America’s lowest ranking state in many quality of life metrics, Mississippi has quietly become one of the nation’s top-performing states in education. The so-called “Mississippi Miracle” was driven by strategic reforms that have had a clear impact on students’ success. In this video Erika breaks down how grit, leadership, and faith—not just funding—turned America’s poorest state into its most surprising educational success story.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro: Mississippi shocks the nation
3:14 - Ad (Holy Heroes)
4:49 - Breaking down the statistics
7:16 - What was the policy that made the difference?
10:44 - It’s not always about more funding
13:21 - What actually happens when you set high standards?
15:07 - Why we resist following common-sense reforms
16:01 - Conclusion: Mississippi shows us how to win
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