Mike Rogers: “Here in Michigan, 39% of third graders could read at grade…”

“This, to me, may be the biggest civil rights issue of our generation. Our kids are not learning how to read. Here in Michigan, 39% of third graders could read at grade level. 39%. If you don't read in the fourth grade, by the fourth grade, you have a 70% chance of going to prison or being on welfare. This is so unacceptable.” (30:06–30:12)

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