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Education Is A Top Issue In Midterms, And Professors Promise To Encourage Voting

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The midterm elections are on Nov. 6

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Education is a top issue in the midterms

From the 36 gubernatorial races to some key state congressional races, education will be a major issue on Election Day. We've reported previously on how a record number of educators who are themselves running. There were teacher walkouts in six states this year. That issue alone has gotten people mobilized.

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