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Mississippi Rising: How the Last Became First in Literacy Growth

Once you can read anything, you can learn everything. Delia Owens, Where the Crawdads Sing
Leta Palmiter, author of Mississippi Rising
Ribbon Cutting at the 3D School, another Mississippi success story.
Literacy Conference book signings and speaker events
Mississippi Rising book signings and speaker events.
Thank you for writing Mississippi Rising.

Reviews

Mississippi Miracle

Mississippi Miracle

Mississippi Miracle

Louisa Moats recommends Mississippi Rising for all educators.

"I learned quite a bit about the forces behind the "Mississippi Miracle." I'm so glad you wrote it. As you say, it is a story that needs to be told. I hope it is widely read and appreciated. Great job." ~ Dr. Louisa Cook Moats


What a journey!

Mississippi Miracle

Mississippi Miracle

The data shows how Mississippi has been rising  for 20 years!

“Thank you so much for putting into words the journey the state of Mississippi has been on. You brilliantly share the story of so many key individuals and also your own. I greatly appreciate your honesty, authenticity, and vulnerability,” another reader wrote.

Change is growth

Mississippi Miracle

Story of visionary leaders

Lloyd Gray wrote an excellent foreword for Mississippi Rising.

“This is an inspiring story of people who were willing to change if it meant better outcomes for children, even relearning everything they thought they knew about how reading should be taught. It’s about overcoming resistance to that change, and showing what we as a state can achieve when we put our minds to it and work together,” said Lloyd Gray, Executive Director of Phil Hardin Foundation

Story of visionary leaders

Story of visionary leaders

Story of visionary leaders

Dr. Cena Holifield is an integral part of the story of Mississippi Rising.

 “Thank you so much for writing Mississippi Rising. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading and learning about dyslexia. Your journey in the educator’s world has been interesting. It is truly amazing what a woman on a mission can accomplish. You and Dr. Holifield are so passionate about dyslexia and it shows!” another reviewer wrote.

Power of leadership

Story of visionary leaders

Inspiration for the future

Barksdale's investment was essential to the story of Mississippi's rise to the top.

Bravo, Leta, on your well-told story of Mississippi literacy.  Lloyd wrote an eloquent introduction.  Thanks for your substantial coverage of BRI's work.  I learned a lot about the early dyslexia pieces that I did not know.  Hope it is widely read.  

Kelly Butler, Barksdale Reading Institute

Inspiration for the future

Story of visionary leaders

Inspiration for the future

Jane Hayes of READ Redefined recommends Mississippi Rising.

It’s a quick read about how we got to where we are and a state that has made SIGNIFICANT progress!! 

I know when you are in the trenches, the days are long. Come read about how all those days turned into real progress. It’s inspiring. 

Jane Hayes, R.E.A.D. Redefined

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Mississippi Rising: How the Last Became First in Literacy Growth.
Lloyd Gray, Executive Director of the Phil Hardin Foundation

A must-read for educators

Mississippi Rising is an inspiring story of people who were willing to change if it meant better outcomes for children, even relearning everything they thought they knew about how reading should be taught. It’s about overcoming resistance,   and showing what we can achieve when we put our minds to it and work together.

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