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On the recordApril 22, 2015
Some of the early childhood research on this is incredible, that an extended day learning, full-day pre-K, and effective teaching practices, strongly suggesting that the current 3.5 hour day is inadequate.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Murray emphasizes the need for longer pre-K programs based on research.

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