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Tom Harkin: It is wishful thinking--wishful thinking--to expect improvements in school quality when we are laying off teachers…

On the recordMarch 8, 2011
It is wishful thinking--wishful thinking--to expect improvements in school quality when we are laying off teachers, increasing class sizes, and reducing instructional time.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin critiques the unrealistic expectations for school improvement amid budget cuts.

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