Four members of Congress believe that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should continue to play a role in protecting fish and wildlife in the Great Lakes region and have introduced bipartisan legislation in support of this idea. Read the full story by Dearborn Press and Guide.
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Today, many educators are experimenting with unique forms of instruction to increase student engagement in the classroom and encourage critical thinking.