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On the recordMay 8, 2002
I think we have to be a little careful about calling them failing schools. I think what we have identified is that in those areas and other areas there are kids, for whatever reasons, that are falling through the cracks. It could be a problem with the schools, or it could be other issues that are affecting it; but in each of those areas, there are people that are saying, man, what I need and what I need for my kids just is not matching what I am getting.
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Pete Hoekstra
Michigan
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Discussing the challenges faced by students in underperforming schools.

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