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Statement on President-Elect Trump's Nomination of Betsy DeVos for U.S. Secretary of Education

Written by Peter Cunningham | Nov 23, 2016 5:00:00 AM
Betsy DeVos is a well-known proponent of school choice, but her home state of Michigan, where she has played an active role in expanding choice, has a mixed record on charter school authorizing and accountability. As the U.S. Secretary of Education, her job will be to fight for all children by advocating for accountability in all schools—including traditional and public charter—and more high-quality educational options where they are both wanted and needed. We are hopeful that, under her leadership, the U.S. Department of Education will continue to protect children of every race, income level, background and ability by speaking out against discrimination, intolerance and bullying, by encouraging high standards, and by demanding absolute transparency around results and robust systems of accountability. America's children are counting on her.