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George Miller: “Having closed or not renewed about a dozen schools over 15 years of authorizing--and having the battle scars to prove…”

On the recordJune 3, 2009
Having closed or not renewed about a dozen schools over 15 years of authorizing--and having the battle scars to prove it--I'm confident that each decision was made by focusing on what's best for students.
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George Miller
Democratic · California

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Miller reflects on his experience in school closures, prioritizing student welfare.

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