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Michael Bennet: The reality of Washington, DC, is divorced from the reality of our schools, students and educators.

On the recordFebruary 24, 2016
The reality of Washington, DC, is divorced from the reality of our schools, students and educators.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Bennet highlights the disconnect between Washington policies and actual school conditions.

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