And get kids reading back at grade level. The amazing progress we could make if we invest in these reading reclamation programs to get kids reading again would change America. Forbes said $1.7 trillion to our economy if we get kids reading at the 12th grade, by the 12th grade. Thank you much. Miss Slatkin, how would you improve Michigan's k twelve education system to ensure all students, regardless of their zip code, have access to high quality learning that prepares them for the future? (30:39–30:46)
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Asserts that improving reading skills to grade level by 12th grade could add $1.7 trillion to the economy, according to Forbes.
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