Gretchen Whitmer: “In late 2024, I signed science of Reading legislation, a…”

“But few things hurt more than watching them struggle and not knowing how to help them. A wise person once said, you're only as happy as your least happy child. And it's so true. Too many … In late 2024, I signed science of Reading legislation, a statewide strategy that uses proven methods to teach reading. … place in red, blue and purple states who are climbing the ranks or maintaining their already strong positions. But these weren't miracles. They were marathons, the result of hard work and commitment to the plan.” (20:09–20:21)

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