What Has Worked in Reforming Mississippi's Education System
Chautauqua Lecture Series • 1h 24m
Originally broadcast at 10:45 a.m. EDT Friday, August 7, 2020.
Carey Wright closes out Week Six dedicated to “Rebuilding Education.”
Wright has served as State Superintendent of Education for Mississippi since 2013. Under her leadership, Mississippi has initiated aggressive education reforms that have resulted in unprecedented academic success and rising student achievement.
This program is made possible by the George and Julie Follansbee Family Fund.
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