Klobuchar Pledges to Fire Betsy DeVos in First 100 Days

David Rutz
January 22, 2020 1:35 PM

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D., Minn.) in a new ad released Wednesday pledged to fire Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos within her first 100 days as president—a likely unnecessary move given that DeVos would depart with sitting President Donald Trump.

Colorado Teachers’ Union Protest Against DeVos Turns Vulgar

Colorado Education Association: 'We don't advocate that behavior'

Todd Shepherd
June 27, 2019 3:15 PM

A rally organized by the largest teachers union in Colorado protesting a visit by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos became vulgar as some of the demonstrators held signs depicting a hand giving a middle finger and another sign that said, "Report Card - Betsy DeVos F U."

Washington Post Editorial Board Slams Sanders, Teachers Unions for Charter School Opposition

Sen. Bernie Sanders Participates In A Fox News Town Hall In Pennsylvania

David Rutz
May 28, 2019 10:50 AM

The Washington Post slammed Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) and teachers unions in an editorial Monday for their stark stance against charter schools, saying the schools help rather than hurt minority students.

Gillibrand, Who Voted Down Mattis, Says Trump Cabinet Nominees Either Had Wrong Values or Weren’t Qualified

David Rutz
January 17, 2019 12:05 PM

DeVos: Teachers Unions Have a ‘Stranglehold’ on Many Politicians

David Rutz
November 27, 2018 5:24 PM

MSNBC Contributor: Teachers Might Shoot Minority Students if They’re Allowed to Carry Guns

Paul Crookston
August 23, 2018 12:31 PM

Education Secretary DeVos’ Yacht Vandalized, Causing Thousands in Damage

Paul Crookston
July 26, 2018 11:56 AM

A yacht belonging to the family of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos was vandalized last weekend in Huron, Ohio, causing thousands of dollars in damage.

White House Unveils Outline of Plan to Merge Labor, Education Departments

Cameron Cawthorne
June 21, 2018 4:18 PM

The White House on Thursday announced its plan to merge the Departments of Labor and Education into a single Cabinet agency in order to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy and streamline overlapping regulations and department functions.

Conservative Leaders to DeVos: Rescind Obama Discipline Policy

Group says 'disparate impact' rule goes too far

Charles Fain Lehman
June 13, 2018 3:05 PM

A group of leaders of conservative research centers on Tuesday called on Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to rescind a controversial Obama-era school discipline policy, saying it violates federal law.

Albright: Trump Administration Is ‘All White Men’

Cameron Cawthorne
April 11, 2018 1:45 PM