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                        According to the United Way of Midland County, 45% of the County's 3rd graders are testing below reading level.
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                        The 2023 Kids Count report shows positive and negative trends among Michigan's children.
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                        March has been declared “Reading Month” in the state of Michigan and the Gaylord Community Schools see this as an opportunity of returning to somewhat normal operations.