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Wisconsin Republicans pass educational standards package

Wisconsin Assembly Republicans passed education bills on testing standards, reducing cell phone use, requiring specific cursive and civics instruction, and limiting pay increases for administrators.

By Marisa Wojcik, Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

February 21, 2025

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