This Web page outlines the Mississippi Department of Education’s dropout prevention plan, which set the goals of reducing the state dropout rate by 50%, and increasing the graduation rate for cohort classes on a systemic basis to 85%. Resources included on this page are videos and Powerpoint presentations defining the state's graduation and dropout rate goals and suggesting strategies to meet these targets. States who are examining their own dropout prevention plans, and looking for sources of relevant research could find this page useful.
Search
Background and Context
Providing leadership across a state's vast education system is a daunting challenge. In an era of increased accountability, the state's role is even more central to the teaching that takes place in each classroom throughout the state. Whether through the establishment and improvement of state data systems, or shifting the internal organization of the agency, states are undertaking a variety of efforts to provide stronger leadership.
