We see what's going on with school districts that, you know, children that fell back during the pandemic are not where they need to be. Those that next workforce needs to have those tools, those knowledge, skills and abilities, or Our region as a whole is going to be doomed [if the next workforce does not have the necessary tools, knowledge, skills, and abilities]. Education needs to be at the center point of that, and I see that as an investment. (54:09–54:19)
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