Oregon students rank at the bottom nationally in fourth grade reading and one unconventional governor candidate is using a six foot pencil costume to make sure voters notice. Is the campaign a stunt or a warning sign about the state’s education system?

J. Schuberth is a former college professor and literacy advocate running for Oregon governor under the name “Pencil.” He joins the show to discuss Oregon’s literacy rankings, why he launched a protest style campaign, and what changes he believes are needed to address the state’s education crisis

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