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Chris Van Hollen: Before the pandemic struck, I had introduced legislation to close what we call the 'homework gap'.

On the recordSeptember 18, 2023
Before the pandemic struck, I had introduced legislation to close what we call the 'homework gap'.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen discusses efforts to address educational disparities due to lack of broadband.

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