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Mary Peltola: “Access to good education is an issue made even harder when a…”

Featuring: Mary Peltola, Democratic | Former U.S. House Representative, Alaska At-Large

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COEPS2024: What D.C. Can Learn from Alaska: Remarks by Rep. Mary Peltola (D-AK-At Large)

Published | Video Starts at 10:39

… we need to listen to people and tribes who have lived on Alaska's waterways for generations and generations. And extremely relevant to our discussion today. I can also share that Access to good education is an issue made even harder when a large portion of our state doesn't have access to Internet. I think that these perspectives bring value to the country in the same way that first generation college students bring value to a university class and community. (10:39–10:48)

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Asserts that lack of internet access in Alaska hinders access to quality education.

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