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Q Upon entering the position state superintendent of education, you had many plans involving ways to further our state's curriculum. Since 2005, are you pleased with the results of your implementations?
A--Yes. We are making great progress in meeting the Mississippi Board of Education's three bold goals:
* To reduce the dropout rate to 13 percent by 2013.
* To reach the national average on national assessments by 2013.
* To ensure all students exit third grade reading on grade level by 2020.
We have several important initiatives underway to help us reach these goals. To reduce the dropout rates, we have launched the "On the Bus" branding campaign, which includes television ads, radio ads, billboards and a web site, www.onthebus.ms, and is sponsored by State Farm.
Q--In your opinion, what do you think businesses can do to help graduating students in Mississippi?
A--There are a number of ways in which...
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