Phil Bryant

Former FBI special agent John Iannarelli discusses security preparations for New Year’s Eve celebrations, emphasizing the importance of public vigilance and advanced technology in preventing threats. He shares insights on visible and undercover policing and what behaviors to report to authorities. Meanwhile, former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant highlights the transformative 'Mississippi Miracle,' detailing reforms that boosted reading proficiency through a focus on phonics, teacher training, and community engagement, inspiring potential nationwide replication.

Former Mississippi governor Phil Bryant, now Vice Chair of the President's FEMA Council, shares the transformative impact of the Literacy-Based Promotion Act on education in his state. He discusses how this legislation boosted fourth-grade reading proficiency, likening it to a 'Mississippi miracle.' Bryant outlines key components like phonics, enhanced teacher standards, and continuous assessment. He highlights how these gains extend to other subjects and emphasizes the need for political will to replicate this success nationwide.

Former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant discusses the state's impressive literacy reforms, the so-called 'Mississippi miracle' that increased reading proficiency among fourth graders from 22% to nearly 79%. He explains how a shift back to phonics, enhanced teacher support, and parental involvement were key to this transformation. Bryant believes this model could be replicated across the nation, if there's political will to overcome existing educational barriers. Insightful commentary on the importance of structured reforms and commitment to literacy unfolds throughout.