The Mankato Menace strikes again.

Matt Wolking:

In November 2022, Gov. Tim Walz dismissed the learning loss resulting from his school closures: “I don’t buy it… These kids learned resiliency…

They had to figure out how to get online.” Minnesota math and reading test scores had just hit the lowest marks in decades

In November 2022, Gov. Tim Walz dismissed the learning loss resulting from his school closures: "I don't buy it… These kids learned resiliency… They had to figure out how to get online."

Minnesota math and reading test scores had just hit the lowest marks in decades… pic.twitter.com/6yHjw7QUUX

— Matt Wolking (@MattWolking) August 9, 2024

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