AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLiteracy & Politics: A new Progressive Policy Institute analysis links stronger teachers’ unions with fewer evidence-based early reading reforms, arguing kids’ reading skills should come before union power. Mississippi Education & Health: Mississippi’s infant mortality rate hit its highest level in a decade in 2024, with officials pointing to prematurity, maternal health, and unsafe sleep as key drivers. Rural Healthcare: Gov. Reeves signed off on Mississippi’s Rural Health Transformation Program awards, including projects in Pearl River County using telehealth and AI-enabled care. Mississippi Higher Ed: Mississippi University for Women’s next president search committee is set, with a national search targeting spring 2027. Community & Culture: Coastal Mississippi unveiled “Coast with the Ghosts” Halloween plans, including major Gulfport haunted attractions and free fall events across the Coast. Local Faith & Values: ERLC president Evan Lenow urged a “church first” approach as the group tackles fast-moving cultural issues. Civic Dialogue: Jackson NAACP hosted a forum on flooding, climate, and economic stability—examining who pays the price.
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