Compromise halts K-12 battles — for now

After months of argumentative debate supported by well-funded special interest groups, less well-funded teacher and administrative groups and a range of individuals, compromise descended upon legislators.

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Opinion

May 17, 2021 - 8:35 AM

On May 7, the atmosphere at the statehouse felt like one of those unforeseen pivotal moments — where things fraught with controversy just seem to come together.  It happened through a surprisingly broad collaboration on education policy and finance. After months of argumentative debate supported by well-funded special interest groups, less well-funded teacher and administrative groups and a range of individuals, compromise descended upon legislators.

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