cause is and the fixes as you see it because we've got a tremendous disparity, the states with the most inequities are pennsylvania vermont, illinois missouri we could put them up in the screen there, virginia. how do we fix this problem? >> first of all, budgets have to reflect our values and education must be the great equalizer. if we want to give children a chance at success in a middle class life and breaking cycles of poverty and social failure, the most important thing to do is invest in them at every level. we're thrilled to announce today high school graduation rates at all time highs, every group improving, white kids black kids latino kids and poor children, children with disabilities. we can't take a step backwards, we have to challenge states to invest in those communities where children have the greatest challenges. we've got to make sure congress through the budget process understands that education is