Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 24, 2016
Teachers want to be free to teach, and they want to be able to teach with regards to the time, as opposed to filling out paperwork.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Whitehouse emphasizes the need for teachers to focus on teaching rather than administrative tasks.

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