Local leaders react to education secretary nominee Betsy DeVos

DeVos’s confirmation vote is likely to come Monday. Demonstrators say they have been flooding Sen.

Toomey’s office has been besieged by calls, emails – and protests.

DeVos is a billionaire from MI and a school choice advocate. In such a position, DeVos should be an advocate for all children, but Lictus does not feel she will adequately do that. The text is as follows: Donald Trump’s nomination for Education Secretary has no experience in public education, she supports privatizing education, and has no stated opinion on America’s student debt crisis.

They want their senators to know that they expect them to reject the DeVos nomination. She answered, “I think that’s best for locals to decide”.

“She supports the rapid expansion of charter schools and online schools with minimal regulation”. The fact that Sullivan assures us that he chatted her up and is confident that she will look out for Alaska’s rural schools is outrageous. We’re all constituents here.

In a statement, Sen.

And Kerry Arndt, Murray’s spokeswoman, said Murray had already heard from roughly 57,500 people in Washington state who oppose DeVos – 40,000 in writing and 17,500 by telephone.

Kasich wrote a letter to the Senate’s education and health committee, saying, “Betsy DeVos has the potential to usher in an era of real and meaningful education reforms in our country”.

Betsy understands that families should be the chief decision-makers – NOT Washington bureaucrats.

“Don’t vote for someone unqualified, and make sure you’re paying attention to everyone who’s here”, protestor and Omaha Central student, Mali Nichols, said.

“I personally find Betsy DeVos’ policies extremely concerning for public schools, especially schools like Verona and Montclair and West Orange that pretty much have good public schools”, Williams said.

A strong education is the building block for success for every child and the foundation for our country’s long-term economic strength.

In a speech on the Senate floor, Murray said it was obvious that DeVos had touched a nerve.

At the moment, the tally of legislators for and against DeVos stands deadlocked at 50-50. As Senate president, Pence would then cast the tie-breaking vote.

“Teachers have more freedom and parents have more choices, they are public schools and Betsy Devos is in the forefront of helping create that opportunity for public education”, Alexander said shortly after Friday’s vote limiting debate.

“So many questions have been left unanswered about her views on our schools and how she will protect our most vulnerable students, and so many possible conflicts of interest are left unaddressed”, Weingarten continued.

Public schools have always been about choice. We need an Education Secretary who has an understanding of the needs of all children, including those with disabilities, and is committed to ensuring they receive a quality education.