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“If we care about the future of our children—and our nation—we must make sure that our kids don’t suffer an indefinite interruption of their educations. The scientific evidence clearly shows that we can reopen schools safely, and using proven strategies, provide the positive, dedicated learning environment that so many of our kids require.”
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AUSTIN—Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation commended President Trump for his “Kids First: Getting America’s Children Safely Back to School” eff...
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