It is one of the number one reasons why teachers are leaving the profession. And we need good teachers. We need to set higher standards. We saw what happened with The Department of Public Instruction... actually reduce[d] standards here in Wisconsin. Parents find that unacceptable. And we need honest report cards for parents to be able to review. All right, complete shift. Independent voters in the state of Wisconsin, to win this election, you have to get their votes. (11:31–11:36)
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Asserts that the Department of Public Instruction lowered educational standards in Wisconsin.
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