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Mark Pocan: “We had about a 70% cut of people applying to the School of…”

Featuring: Mark Pocan, Democratic | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 2

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Congressman Mark Pocan Discusses Education and Labor with AFT President Randy Weingarten

Published | Video Starts at 06:48

So I just really wanted to say thank you. Yeah, just if I can connect something on that story after that happened, Scott Walker's attack on public teachers and other public employees. You know, We had about a 70% cut of people applying to the School of Education teachers after [Scott Walker's] disrespect. The good news is we're back to that pre Scott Walker level again. So people want to be a part of helping people have their best lives. (06:48–06:56)

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Asserts that applications to the School of Education dropped by 70% after Scott Walker's actions.

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