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Betsy DeVos

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.

Divided on DeVos

National
February 1, 2017

These two Republican senators could be putting Betsy DeVos’s confirmation in jeopardy

A more likely scenario appears to be that Vice President Mike Pence would cast the deciding vote.

Divided on DeVos

National
January 31, 2017

Betsy DeVos’s confirmation clears first hurdle, but two Republicans raise possibility of ‘no’ votes

It's still not completely certain that DeVos will win confirmation.

DeVos and Detroit

Detroit
January 31, 2017

Senator: ‘Not a single person on this panel, if they could avoid it, would allow their kid to attend’ Detroit schools

Detroit schools have so many problems that a U.S. Senator charged Tuesday that his colleagues would never consider the city’s schools for their own kids.

DeVos Divide

Tennessee
January 30, 2017

On eve of DeVos vote, Alexander hears from protesters across Tennessee

Educators and parents expressed their displeasure over President Donald Trump's pick for education secretary, Betsy DeVos.

Betsy Devos

New York
January 30, 2017

NYC education panel votes to oppose Betsy DeVos; parents and advocates rally against her

The New York City Panel for Educational Policy passed a resolution against Betsy DeVos, saying her positions “jeopardize access” to public education.

Divided on DeVos

Colorado
January 30, 2017

Colorado educators, lawmakers split on education secretary nominee Betsy DeVos

DeVos's first hurdle in the Senate is scheduled for Tuesday.

New York
January 30, 2017

New York City education panel may vote to oppose Betsy DeVos’s confirmation

The resolution by the New York City Panel for Educational Policy says that DeVos’s positions “jeopardize access” to public education.

your cheat sheet

National
Updated February 6, 2017

Your Daily DeVos: With final vote looming, Democrats hold the floor

We’re here to help you keep up with the latest news about Betsy DeVos, Trump's education secretary pick.

National
January 23, 2017

Women’s march participants took on DeVos this weekend — with posterboard. Here’s what it looked like

Grizzly bear puns abounded.

Headlines

Detroit
January 20, 2017

Week in review: “Horrible outcomes” vs. “false news”

  Today’s the day that struggling schools across the state have been dreading for months. At 11 a.m., the state education department…