… they were before that, when there has been no real investment in our schools in the past two years. Again, we have to take into consideration that things cost money … The legislature hasn't ever done an investment in literacy in the state. … you know, to purchase, you know, curriculum, professional development for our teachers, provide more training for our teachers, I think you'd see a rebound in our, in our test scores. (03:34–03:40)
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Asserts that the legislature has never invested in literacy in the state.
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