From the early 19th century, education in Mississippi has been an opportunity for youth to grow academically. Racial discrimination and rural zoning have led to inequalities in the development of education. Today, Mississippi has difficulties meeting national assessment standards and the state also has low graduation rates. New policies are being worked on in the Mississippi legislature to build better learning environments and standards in the classrooms.
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