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On the recordMarch 24, 2021
The longer the schools stay closed, the further our children fall behind, particularly those in disadvantaged groups.
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Burgess Owens
Republican · Utah

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Owens emphasizes the negative impact of prolonged school closures on disadvantaged children.

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