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Tom Harkin: In order to achieve greater equity in our schools, we must ensure that every student has access to highly effective…

On the recordMarch 24, 2014
In order to achieve greater equity in our schools, we must ensure that every student has access to highly effective teachers.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Stressing the need for equitable access to quality teachers for all students.

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