In the last few decades, state assessments have become the cornerstone of education in Mississippi. Kelstin Holmes took a deep dive into understanding how state assessments affect students and teachers. The podcast explains how state assessments could affect how teachers teach and the mental health of students, which ultimately harms the learning experience of students. Kelstin interviewed a former administrator, a current administrator, a current teacher, and a student to understand the effects of state assessments. Produced by Alex Bodmer.