Kelli Bottger, executive director of Louisiana Kids Matter, joins Amanda to brag about Louisiana’s stunning growth in reading. With the recent release of NAEP data, Louisiana has emerged as the state to watch in academic progress. In just six years, Louisiana has climbed from being ranked 50th in 4th grade reading in 2019, to 16th in 2024. Tune into learn how Louisiana changed their story, and how New Mexico can replicate their success.

View NAEP data here: 

https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/

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