Betsy DeVos
Over 800 Rural Schools May Lose Funding Due to Education Dept Rules: Report
The Department of Education is reportedly set to cut off over 800 rural schools after deciding to enforce a specific poverty reporting rule for the first time in close to 17 years.
Democratic Rep. Slams Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos
On Thursday, Democratic Representative Katherine Clark slammed Education Secretary Betsy DeVos at the President's 2021 Education Budget Request hearing, telling DeVos that she "should resign."
Abortion Isn't Slavery. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Should Know Better
The secretary's comparison is powerfully ignorant and racist. Abortion access is our liberation.
DeVos' Remark on Abortion and Slavery Prompts Response From Congresswoman
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley called out the education secretary for a remark she made at a Washington, D.C. event.
Legislators Are Trying to Block DeVos' Student Loan Forgiveness Rule
Critics argue DeVos is choosing schools over students, DeVos says her regulations create a fair process for victims and taxpayers.
Education Department Memos Stir Debate at DeVos Hearing on Student Loans
DeVos stood by her methodology of forgiving student loans, as Democrats claimed it showed she ignored experts' recommendations.
The Starting 5: Boris Johnson, Boston Bomber's Appeal and 2019's Best Games
The House Judiciary Committee are set to vote on the articles of impeachment this morning.
Dems Aim to Block DeVos Title IX Changes, See 'Chilling Effect' on Students
One of the bill's co-sponsors claimed she tried to appeal to DeVos before filing the bill.
Illinois School Boards Vote Down Resolution Calling To Arm Teachers
Illinois law does not explicitly authorize district employees to carry weapons in school, nor does it delegate the authority to make such a decision to local boards.
Trump's 'Outsider' Candidate Loses Louisiana Governor's Race
Where the "Trump bump" panned out for Tate Reeves in Mississippi, it ultimately flopped for Eddie Rispone, just as it did for Gov. Matt Bevin in Kentucky. Both candidates were the scourge of local teachers unions.
DeVos Claims Incoming FBI Agents Don't 'Really Know' What Happened on 9/11
DeVos said it was "past time" for something better in education. That something better being her Education Freedom Scholarships proposal.
A Website Co-founded by Facebook Exec Is Attacking Elizabeth Warren
Warren has called for the breakup of Big Tech like Facebook; founder Mark Zuckerberg has vowed to "go to the mat" and fight if she's elected.
DeVos Forgives Around 4,000 Student Loans But Federal Lawsuits Continue
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced the cancellation of around 4,000 loans to students of for-profit colleges whose parent company shut down in 2018.
Trump's Latest Judge Nominee Boasted About Violating Privacy Laws: Report
The White House lawyer provided Betsy DeVos with legal justification for ignoring a 2018 court order, prompting a judge to hold the Education Secretary in contempt of court last month.
Ex-Trump Official: Department of Education Most 'Irresponsible' Loan Lender
Since leaving the Department of Education, A. Wayne Johnson has called for student loan forgiveness and criticized the department for allowing interest rates to balloon.
Bush Ethics Lawyer Criticizes Betsy DeVos Over For-Profit Colleges
"Just what we need. More crappy colleges. More students who can't pay off their debt," Richard W. Painter wrote.
Betsy DeVos 'Repeatedly And Brazenly Violated the Law,' Held In Contempt
"Taking this rare and powerful action shows the extreme harm Betsy DeVos' actions have caused," Harvard lawyer Toby Merrill said after the hearing.
Elizabeth Warren Promises to Fire Betsy DeVos
Warren criticized DeVos for her lack of experience in education during her confirmation hearing and has repeatedly called for an education secretary who previously worked as a public school teacher.
Congressmen Accuse Betsy DeVos of Allowing University to Censor Free Speech
"Given that Liberty's violations are public and longstanding, we are left to conclude that the Department's failure to act is deliberate and that it is only interested in enforcing free speech policies against institutions it deems unfriendly," Reps. Levin and Raskin wrote in a letter.
DOE 'Takes Responsibility' For Violating Order Amid DeVos Jail Threat
On Monday, a judge told the courtroom that she wasn't sending anyone to jail yet for violating her order, but was glad to know it was an option.
Harvard Lawyer Calls Betsy Devos' Court Order Violation 'Unbelievable'
The lawyer representing defrauded students told Newsweek a U.S. magistrate judge is unlikely to follow through on her threat of jail time but argued that the education secretary's actions constitute "extraordinary noncompliance."
Betsy DeVos Could Face Jail After Judge Rules She Violated 2018 Order
"There have to be consequences for violation of my order sixteen thousand times," U.S. Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim said at a hearing on Monday.
Pennsylvania House Speaker Mike Turzai Declares Public Schools a 'Monopoly'
Turzai says public school teachers '"don't really care about kids."
'We Should Send Her Back,' Democrat Says of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos
Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow's use of Donald Trump's own words was met with cheers and came as the president has continued to double down and defend his racist tweet.
Here's Every Trump Administration Official Accused of Using Personal Emails
Betsy DeVos is the eighth Trump administration official the House Oversight Committee found used personal email for government business.
'Betsy DeVos Need Not Apply': Warren On Education Secretary Qualifications
"One of my education promises is I will not appoint anyone to be Secretary of Education who has not taught in a public school," Warren told voters in Michigan on Tuesday.
Elizabeth Warren Slams Betsy DeVos, Vows to Pick ex-Public School Teacher
"I'll just be blunt: Betsy DeVos is the worst Secretary of Education we've seen," the campaign email read, while promising to nominate an education secretary with "real teaching experience."
Why Does Betsy DeVos Want to Cut Child LIteracy Programs That Work?
When the education secretary is outside Washington, she is an advocate for reading. Once back inside the Beltway, she ducks into a backroom and champions radical cuts.
DeVos Says Teachers Should Protest Wages on 'Adult Time,' Not During School
"It's important that adults have adult disagreements on adult time, and that they not ultimately hurt kids in the process,' Secretary of Education Betsy Devos said.
DeVos Doubles Down on Plan to Defund Special Olympics
"It is unacceptable, shameful and counterproductive that the media and some members of Congress have spun up falsehoods and fully misrepresented the facts," DeVos wrote in a statement on Wednesday.

