Tag: Betsy DeVos
Betsy DeVos as the Secretary of Education
The keys to authentic education have always been interest and ability and when these are absent so too is authentic learning.
Trump, Betsy DeVos and the plan to end democratic education
Trump’s victory and DeVos’s voucher advocacy could motivate Republican supermajorities to cut further from education in an effort to move public education into the private sector.
Sanders questions Trump’s Education Secretary pick: ‘If you were not a...
DeVos admitted that it was a possibility that her family gave $200 million to the Republican party.
Will Betsy DeVos restart the ‘Education Wars’?
This time the lines dividing political parties won’t be blurred, and Democrats will know whose side they should be on.
Trump is taking on Wall Street, literally
The next administration will have plenty of billionaires – and no working class populists.
Senators call for Trump’s education secretary nominee to pay $5.3M in...
DeVos has neither responded to their letter, nor announced any plans to ensure payment of the delinquent fines.
How much could Trump’s education secretary damage public schools? Just look...
Detroit schools help explain Betsy DeVos’ mission.
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Senate rejects Sanders’ push to halt US arms sales as weapons fuel 44,000 deaths...
The Senate overwhelmingly voted against the measures, leaving advocates of peace and human rights questioning U.S. complicity in the alleged war crimes unfolding in Gaza.
Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of federal protections
Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leader in landmark decision
The ICC’s decision follows months of investigation into allegations of atrocities committed by both Israeli forces and Hamas, marking a pivotal moment in international justice.
A progressive vision for education in the 21st century
This system spans early childhood education, K-12 education, higher education, and workforce development—each piece a load-bearing support for the American dream.
David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.