Who needs a Marshall plan if third-graders can't read?

READING ability testing; READING readiness; THIRD grade (Education); SNYDER, Rick, 1958-; ELEMENTARY education

The article focuses on the need for Michigan Governor Rick Snyder to develop an emergency plan for improving the reading abilities of third-grade students. A report published by the educational advocacy group The Education Trust-Midwest in March 2018 offers an alarming data on third-grade reading proficiency in the state. It is noted that the poor test scores will negatively affect the state's future, particularly college readiness and school ratings.