But because we are increasing participation and even at a faster rate, I have no doubt that we will continue to narrow that gap and again strengthen them because we're going to also combine early college with that. We're working every day to close those gaps, to close those racial disparities. and to give students the foundation that they need, especially when they graduate from high school. Because at that point, you know, that's the end of the, the state's direct role in public education, except for higher ed and our public universities. (11:45–11:50)
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