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The Southern Surge: Understanding the Bright Spots in the Literacy Landscape
Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Alabama offer a playbook for improving reading outcomes.
Feb 15, 2025
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Looking to understand the Southern Surge? I got you.
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It's time to put more respect on Tennessee's name—and listen to Commissioner Reynolds on ways to advance the Southern Surge.
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Mississippi is a hot topic (again), an excellent "explainer" on over-teaching phonics, and a cornucopia of superb reading.
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