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On the recordSeptember 20, 2016
ESEA is a civil rights law first and foremost; it was created with the idea that all students regardless of where they come from, their race or ethnicity, deserve a fair shot.
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Jared Polis
Democratic · Colorado

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Polis emphasizes ESEA's role in ensuring equal educational opportunities for all students.

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