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Jessica Ramos: “Bilingual education hasn't been a priority.”

Featuring: Jessica Ramos, Democratic | New York State Senate, District 13

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NYS Senator Jessica Ramos responds - Public Education Town Hall, pt 8a

Published | Video Starts at 05:24

But it means that we have a lot of work to do. For a long time, this hasn't been a priority. Bilingual education hasn't been a priority. And we all know, especially in a district like ours, bilingual education is a must. Bilingual education is a must. I mean, there is no greater advantage for the children in this district than to be bilingual. (05:24–05:27)

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