Tag: Betsy DeVos
June 26, 2017
Supreme Court rules on church playgrounds; are vouchers for religious schools next?
As with Missouri, California's constitution bans public money for schools run by churches.
John Fensterwald
March 15, 2017
Advocate of 'choice,' DeVos says she supports 'great public schools'
Her remarks appeared to be her strongest endorsement of public schools since taking office just over a month ago.
Louis Freedberg
March 8, 2017
Trump frames 'school choice' agenda as civil rights initiative
The Trump administration has had to overcome a series of controversies and embarrassments regarding civil rights since the November election.
Louis Freedberg
March 1, 2017
Without providing details, Trump and DeVos continue to promote 'school choice' plan
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos backtracks again on comments about historically black universities that stirred controversy.
Louis Freedberg
February 27, 2017
Common Core in California likely to continue despite Trump opposition
It will be difficult to reverse the momentum in the state, where implementation of the Common Core is well underway.
Louis Freedberg and Theresa Harrington
February 17, 2017
DeVos keeps focus on school 'choice' without mentioning private school vouchers
DeVos is sending signals of cooperation after a contentious confirmation fight.
Louis Freedberg
February 10, 2017
DeVos confirmation triggered outpouring of support for public education system
Critics of the new education secretary were alarmed by her advocacy of school vouchers.
Louis Freedberg
February 7, 2017
In tie-breaking vote, Senate confirms Betsy DeVos as education secretary
Republicans needed Vice President Michael Pence to decide the closest vote ever for a Cabinet nominee.
Louis Freedberg and John Fensterwald
February 2, 2017
Eli Broad's opposition to DeVos reveals faultlines in charter school movement
Broad finds common ground with teachers unions in opposing Trump's education secretary nominee.
Louis Freedberg
January 31, 2017
Hundreds protest in Oakland against Trump's nominee for education secretary
Teachers, administrators and parents object to DeVos’ positions promoting charter schools and vouchers.
Carolyn Jones
January 21, 2017
Education leaders challenge Trump assertion that students are 'deprived of all knowledge'
President Donald Trump, in his inaugural address, effectively labels the U.S. education system a failure.
Louis Freedberg
January 19, 2017
Teachers mount protests against Trump’s education agenda and 'to protect public schools'
“The push is on to protect schools from privatization as well as to create safe spaces for immigrants, women and minorities,” said California Teachers Association President Eric Heins.
Pat Maio
January 17, 2017
DeVos says she won't force private school voucher plan on states
Democrats on the committee were angry that they were only given five minutes each to question Betsy DeVos, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of education.
Louis Freedberg
January 16, 2017
Charter school advocates in two states oppose aspects of Trump 'school choice' proposal
The California Charter Schools Association says it will "actively resist" efforts to impose a private school voucher plan on California.
Louis Freedberg
January 13, 2017
Questions from California: what education leaders would ask Betsy DeVos – if they could
Our experts would want to know about she'd address vouchers, early education, fears of immigrant students, Common Core and students' college debt.