While teachers are getting their classrooms ready for the new school year and students are gathering their school supplies, we’ll also review the Back to School checklist of threats to public education—from book bans to budget cuts. And we’ll have some of the most Midwestern reactions to Gov. Tim Walz’s ascension to VP running mate.

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