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he signed an executive order aimed at fixing the racial despairty present in our educational system.ing the inadequate opportunities for millions of black students. fixing a system where the graduation rate for african-american public high school students stand at 61%. while the national average is almost 75%. it aimed to create opportunity in a system where african-americans make up about 7.6% of all college degree holders. this is an area that needs attention. education is the key to unlooking the gates to equality. that's why it's been a focus of mine for so long. it was why in 2009 i met with president obama to highlight the need for education reform. >> we may not agree on certain specific issues, but there must be a commitment in this country for equal education for all american young people. >> together we toured the country to encourage bipartisan cooperation on the issue. because education isn't a left or right issue. it's an american issue. and i would hope as we go towards the general election and beyond, we can maintain a bipartisan commitment. a real commitment across al