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Betsy DeVos

I'm with him

New York
February 8, 2017

UFT endorses de Blasio for re-election, saying they are headed for ‘another war’

The city’s teachers union announced Wednesday that it endorsed Mayor Bill de Blasio's bid for re-election, and vowed to battle with U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.

getting to know you

National
February 8, 2017

In her first speech as education secretary, DeVos aims for the middle ground

The remarks indicate that DeVos has paid attention to the criticisms lobbed her way.

for the record

National
February 8, 2017

How do you pronounce Betsy DeVos? Let the new U.S. secretary of education tell you herself

A reminder from the new education secretary.

what's next?

National
February 7, 2017

Worried Betsy DeVos could ‘destroy’ public education? Here’s what you should know

Here’s what you should read to start getting a handle on the possibilities.

cutting for a cause

New York
February 7, 2017

Here’s what three student protesters had to say about immigration, education and Betsy DeVos

Hundreds of New York City high school students walked out of class on Tuesday to protest President Donald Trump.

madam secretary

New York
February 7, 2017

New Yorkers celebrate, mourn and buckle down as Betsy DeVos is confirmed as U.S. education secretary

Despite intense opposition and an all-night talkathon by Senate Democrats, Betsy DeVos was confirmed Tuesday. Here's how prominent voices in the New York education world responded.

Tight vote

Tennessee
February 7, 2017

Alexander, Corker side with DeVos as Trump’s pick confirmed as U.S. ed chief

Tennessee’s two Republican senators vote to confirm Betsy DeVos to lead the U.S. Department of Education.

Divided on DeVos

Colorado
February 7, 2017

Gardner votes to confirm Betsy DeVos as education secretary, Bennet votes no

Gardner had been the target of opponents to President Trump's pick.

share your story

National
February 7, 2017

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has little public education experience. What do you want to tell her about yours?

What should Betsy DeVos know about your school now that she's leading the vision for American education?

ain't over til it's over - and it's over

National
February 7, 2017

It’s official: Betsy DeVos wins confirmation after vice president’s historic tie-breaker

Betsy DeVos, the billionaire philanthropist and school choice activist, got the votes she needed to become the next U.S. education secretary.

Heating up

Tennessee
February 3, 2017

Tennessee Democrats want opponents of DeVos nomination to call Alexander, Corker this weekend

As Monday's Senate confirmation vote approaches, the battle heats up over the embattled nominee for U.S. education secretary.

counting votes

Colorado
February 3, 2017

What are the odds Cory Gardner will torpedo Betsy DeVos’s confirmation? Not good.

Gardner has so far voted with President Donald Trump 100 percent of the time.

Headlines

Detroit
February 3, 2017

Week in review: Chaos — and new ideas — follow news of threatened school closings

The week’s biggest developments in Detroit education.

Rise & Shine

National
February 3, 2017

While you were waking up, the U.S. Senate took a big step toward confirming Betsy DeVos as education secretary

The unusual early-morning vote to "invoke cloture" is meant to end a pitched debate that has swayed two Republicans against DeVos.

DeVos Count

Tennessee
February 2, 2017

Corker joins Alexander in backing Betsy DeVos for U.S. education chief

As the vote count narrows, U.S. Sen. Bob Corker signals his support for the Michigan school choice advocate.