How Mississippi Beat the Odds: Gov. Tate Reeves on Literacy Reform and the School Choice Revolution

Mississippi’s miracle? It’s no accident—just bold leadership and proven America First reform.

What the media calls a “Mississippi Miracle” is actually a decade of relentless, strategic education reform. In this powerful conversation, Erika Donalds of the America First Policy Institute sits down with Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves to break down how bold conservative policies—like the third-grade reading gate, phonics-based instruction, A–F school ratings, and universal school choice—are transforming Mississippi's future.

Hear how Mississippi went from 49th to top 10 in national reading scores and how Governor Reeves is leading the way in not only K-12 education but job creation, workforce development, and economic growth.

This is a must-watch for parents, educators, policymakers, and anyone who wants to understand what real education reform looks like—and what it takes to replicate this success in states across America.