They have used that power to underfund and undermine public education in every budget they touch. It has led to district consolidation, a teacher retention crisis and school closures, reduced learning opportunities, and this toxic cycle of referendums. Then last week, Republican politicians stood in front of the press and they said they want to consolidate school districts, they want to close schools. And by the way, everything is the governor's fault. (02:13–02:22)
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Asserts that underfunding has caused district consolidation, teacher retention issues, school closures, and reduced learning opportunities.
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