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Chris Van Hollen: You cannot learn if you live in a violent, abusive neighborhood.

On the recordApril 16, 2012
You cannot learn if you live in a violent, abusive neighborhood.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Emphasis on the impact of neighborhood violence on children's education.

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