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John James: “In states that have the highest literacy, you can't go to…”

Featuring: John James, Republican | U.S. House, Michigan, District 10

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Mackinac Policy Conference Panel 2026

Published | Video Starts at 13:00

Okay, you've heard it's really easy. But we don't have to imagine what works. We just have to remember, we just have to do what works. In states that have the highest literacy, you can't go to fourth grade until you can read at third grade level. In states that have the highest literacy, we're able to track the performance in classrooms so we can get the teachers that need additional training and resources. (13:00–13:07)

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