Highlights From The Betsy DeVos Hearing: School Vouchers, Oligarchy And Grizzlies

After Betsy DeVos' Senate confirmation hearing yesterday — all three hours and change — we know a little more about Donald Trump's pick to be the next education secretary. Appearing before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, DeVos faced questions on a range of issues, from private school vouchers and charter school oversight to guns in schools. We've reported extensively on DeVos' background, her advocacy in Michigan and on the research behind school choice. Below, we've pulled out some of the highlights from her hearing (with a little context where needed):...
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