Jim Walden: “Proficiency rates for fourth and eighth graders hover around…”

“We're New York City, for Christ's sake. There's a trillion dollars of value that goes through this city every year. We're the greatest city in the world. And our Proficiency rates for fourth and eighth graders hover around 40 or 50%. depending on what survey you. You look at. That's ridiculous. For basic reading and for basic math skills, that means the majority of kids are having their educational futures essentially eliminated before they get out of primary school.” (06:37–06:43)

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