Phil Bryant
Former governor of Mississippi and current Vice Chair of the President's FEMA Council; discussed spearheading the state's Literacy-Based Promotion Act and education reforms credited with improving reading proficiency.
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Nov 9, 2025 • 23min
Extra: How One State Turned Their Schools Around. Should Others Follow?
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.
Oct 27, 2025 • 35min
The "Mississippi Miracle" And A Potential Blueprint To Fix America's Education System
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.
