John Locke Foundation CEO Amy Cooke, “The Right AOC,” discusses COVID-19’s potential impact on education in North Carolina. Contact Amy at [email protected]. Follow her at https://www.facebook.com/TheRightAOC and https://twitter.com/TheRightAOC.
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