Each year we choose a learning question, and this year we’re focusing on educational equity: “In what ways can philanthropy play a role in supporting educational equity and success in our region?”
The “Mississippi Miracle” refers to the state's dramatic improvement in 4th-grade reading scores and national education rankings, rising from 49th in 2013 to the top 10 in 2026. This podcast shares the details behind the approach and contrasts Mississippi’s results with Oregon’s (the discussion of Oregon starts at about minute 28).