But then we have to stand for the achievement and education of our students. In mathematics, where 75% of 8th graders aren't proficient in math according to international standards, There's kids in other countries where English isn't even their first language doing better on English proficiency than our own kids here. That's unacceptable. To me, Sean, as an Ohioan, as an American, as a parent. But the good news is we're going to step up and actually fix it. (04:38–04:47)
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