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What does it mean?
The speaker points out the alarming level of illiteracy among children in high school.
In plain terms
High school students have a very high rate of illiteracy.
What can you take from it?
Child illiteracy is a serious problem in the education system.

Where it applies

  • discussing education policy
  • raising awareness

Putting it to work

  • improve literacy rates
  • review education standards

Questions to consider

  • How can we improve literacy in schools?

Another view

The quote generalizes the literacy levels of all high school children.

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