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MAAP scores near pre-pandemic levels

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Students score near pre-pandemic levels on state tests

in Mississippi approached pre-pandemic levels of achievement on state tests this spring, showing significant growth from the previous year.ย 

The results from the 2022 administration of the state tests, or Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP), show that 2-4% fewer students passed English, science, and math exams this year than in 2019.ย 

Last year in 2021, the first time that state tests were administered the pandemic, around 10% fewer students passed their tests than in 2019, which education said was evidence of the impact of COVID-19 and were reflective of national trends.ย ย 

These results, presented to the State Board of Education on Thursday, are a testament to the hard work of students and educators, as well as the return to in-person learning, according to Department of Education officials.ย 

โ€œThey clear and indisputable evidence of the resilience of students and educators and their ability to recover from the disruptions to learning,โ€ said Kim Benton, interim state superintendent of education. โ€œWe don’t always see that, but there’s a lot that has been going on to mitigate this disruption in learning and people have pulled out all the to make sure that’s happened.โ€ย 

The number of students who scored proficient was exactly the same as or slightly above numbers from 2019, indicating that higher performing students possibly bounced back faster. Proficiency refers to the percentage of students who scored at a level 4 or 5 (proficient or advanced) on a 1 through 5 scale. A level 1 indicates a score of โ€œminimal,โ€ 2 is โ€œbasicโ€ and 3 is โ€œpassing.โ€ย 

Benton said these results show the need to look at the data of individual students and identify which they require support to advance.ย 

โ€œWhen I looked at the distribution, what it looked like to me was that we moved up, we regained the proficiency levels pre-pandemic, but you also have children right there on the cusp (of passing)โ€ฆwhich means we’ve got to push further faster,โ€ she said.ย 

Research from the Nation Bureau of Economic Research published in May of this year showed that, nationally, high-poverty schools were more likely to go remote and suffered larger declines in academic achievement when they did so.

Benton said the department is reviewing this new data to ensure that they are providing support appropriately, since literacy and math coaches are assigned to districts based on the number of students who did not reach proficiency.ย ย 

A more detailed look at the state test results, performance by subgroup and growth data, will be available in October when the state publishes districts’ accountability results.ย 

View English test results by district here:

View math test results by district here:

This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.

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News anchor dropped after social media post telling Trump-haters supporting Harris: ‘Stay home, donโ€™t vote’

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www.foxnews.com – – 2024-11-04 11:51:00

SUMMARY: David “Dave” Elliott, a anchor for in for nearly 40 years, was fired after expressing political views on social . He revealed on Facebook that his termination was due to his political opinions, specifically mentioning a where he advised people not to vote out of hatred for Donald Trump. Elliott characterized his social media posts as satire, distinguishing them from his professional work. He noted that the discussion with his station’s general about his dismissal was brief, and the topic of social media was raised. WLOX’s management declined to comment on the matter.

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National Women’s March held in Tupelo brings locals together

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www.wcbi.com – Kaleb Green – 2024-11-02 22:19:00

SUMMARY: The Women’s March in , Mississippi, joined national marches advocating for women’s rights, coinciding with in Washington D.C. and other . Organized by Indivisible Northeast Mississippi, the march influential speakers who emphasized the importance of personal autonomy and women’s involvement in societal issues. Participants expressed gratitude for the ‘s significance in a small town, with speakers urging women to fight for their rights and control their own bodies. The message for young women included themes of independence and empowerment, encouraging them to pursue their goals bravely. The Tupelo march was part of a larger movement encompassing similar events in and Hattiesburg.

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‘Get Out to Vote’ rally encourages citizens to cast their ballots

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www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-11-02 20:01:00

SUMMARY: Elected in Columbus, Mississippi, are promoting voter participation ahead of election day through a โ€œGet Out to Voteโ€ rally hosted by Representative Kabir Karriem and District Supervisor Leroy Brooks. The provided food and drinks while emphasizing the significance of exercising rights. Karriem stressed the importance of voting, stating every citizen should participate. Brooks, reflecting on the historical struggles for voting rights, underscored that voting should be a natural part of civic engagement. The rally took place in front of the Lowndes County Courthouse, encouraging community members to take action.

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