A Vision for Public Education in New York State

Sen. Robert Jackson

November 22, 2019

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Senator Jackson responds to questions at the launch of his Vision for Public Education for New York State on September 25, 2019, attended by over 40 education leaders

You can read my Vision for Public Education in New York State at the link above or here. Email my office at Education@SenatorJackson.com to request a hard copy!

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