Is there one big obstacle to getting to that point to fix it in your mind? Well, there's a couple of things. I mean, the state obviously has a big role to play here, but the fact that We have over 70% of fourth graders can't read in the fourth grade. and why that's important. If you can't read in the fourth grade, you're in the fourth grade and can't read at the fourth grade level, you have a 70% chance of going to prison or being on welfare. (02:41–02:46)
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Asserts over 70% of Michigan fourth graders cannot read at grade level.
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