Mahan: Mississippi and Louisiana beat California in reading proficiency for low-income kids
Matt Mahan · How Matt Mahan Thinks He Can Save California · Mar 23, 2026 · at 14:26
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan compares California's reading outcomes to other states while discussing public education accountability.
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“Mississippi and Louisiana are doing a better job of helping low-income kids get on grade level for reading than we are in the very well-resourced, very progressive state of California.”
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