Remote learning and school districts’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic were in the spotlight Wednesday at a Senate Education Committee and Higher Education Committee joint hearing.

The hearing was the latest in the Black Caucus’ agenda-building series of hearings focusing on education, criminal justice and health care.

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