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John Hickenlooper: “Almost 2/3 of our kids when they graduate from high school…”

Featuring: John Hickenlooper, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Colorado

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John Hickenlooper Questions Linda McMahon About 'Teaching Every Part Of Our History'

Published | Video Starts at 02:48

It's funny that a lot of people don't, so it's good to get that on the record. We talked a little bit about apprenticeships and the importance of apprenticeships. I think the comment you made just that Almost 2/3 of our kids when they graduate from high school cannot read proficiently. is a disgrace that we should all not accept. And as I think, as you recognize it's not. We don't have good teachers. I think we have great teachers in every state. (02:48–02:53)

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Asserts that nearly two-thirds of high school graduates lack proficient reading skills.

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