If we want stronger literacy rates, better math skills, higher graduation rates and a more skilled workforce, our strategy must begin long before children enter elementary school. According to the 2026 “KIDS COUNT Data Book,” Michigan now ranks 42nd in the nation in education, a dramatic fall from the national leadership position we once enjoyed.
Source: Bridge Michigan
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