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Vivek Ramaswamy: “75% of 8th graders in this country aren't even proficient in…”

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Vivek Ramaswamy Discusses Ohio Governorship Bid and Vision for State's Future

Published May 28, 2025 | Video Starts at 04:42

And I just for my part, refuse to stand by and watch idly as China laughs at our gradual decay into oblivion when 75% of 8th graders in this country aren't even proficient in math according to international standards. There's kids in other countries where English isn't even their first language now doing better on English proficiency than our own kids here. (04:42–04:48)

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Asserts that 75% of U.S. 8th graders are not proficient in math by international standards.

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