Every Child Reads

(5:12)

with Ranjin Govender on STAND for Children

Posted

Jun 01, 2018

53 percent of MA students are not reading at grade-level by the end of 3rd grade and are 4 times more likely to drop out of school. STAND for Children MA works to ensure a better education. Executive Director, Ranjini Govender, joins Newsmakers.

Hosted by: Eric Clemons Produced by: Greater Boston Newsmakers Team

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