Sarah Mervosh
Education reporter at The New York Times who covers K-12 schools. She reported on Mississippi's turnaround in reading and math outcomes and explains the policies behind it.
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Apr 10, 2026 • 31min
The Miracle Unfolding in Mississippi Schools
Sarah Mervosh, a New York Times K-12 education reporter, explores Mississippi’s surprising school turnaround. She digs into phonics-based reading instruction, literacy coaches, school grading, and third-grade retention. She also looks at targeted spending, why results fade by eighth grade, and why other states hesitate to follow Mississippi’s model.
