Mississippi's Education Transformation Raises Questions

Mississippi, once ranked last in education, has made huge improvements in reading and math scores.

The state is now in the top 10 for fourth-grade reading.

This happened because Mississippi changed how reading is taught, set higher standards, and gave schools letter grades.

The state also sends coaches to help teachers in schools that need it.

Some people are surprised because Mississippi spends less on education and has more poor children than other states.

The state is asking for more money to keep improving.

Other states are watching to see if they can do the same.