… of maybe having the support system that they need to, to help navigate the school system. What can you do from a position in Washington to improve that? Great question. 24% of fourth graders in Michigan can read at the fourth grade level. If you don't read at the fourth grade level, you have a 70% chance of going to prison or being on welfare. That's criminal. Only 24% can read at the fourth grade. (12:24–12:29)
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