Betsy DeVos
Betsy DeVos is an American politician and businesswoman who served as the United States Secretary of Education from 2017 to 2021 under President Donald Trump. Known for her advocacy of school choice and charter schools, DeVos's tenure was marked by significant controversy, particularly regarding her approach to education funding and policies aimed at promoting private education. Her focus on voucher programs and for-profit education institutions drew both support and criticism, reflecting the polarized views on educational reform in America.
Born on Apr 08, 1958 (67 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 74,718 | $21,000,000 | 4,740$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,643 | $5,100 | 3$ |
| Totals | 2 | 336,032,651 | 77,361 | $21,005,100 | 4,743$ |
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Ireland:
Prince, whose sister Betsy DeVos was secretary of education during Trump’s first term, donated more than $250,000 to help elect Trump in 2016.
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United States:
Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos coordinated with Trump to create new rules regarding Title IX.
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United States:
Betsy DeVos is the sister of Erik Prince and served as Trump's former Education Secretary.
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United Kingdom:
Betsy DeVos, the then US education secretary, previously stated that diversity and inclusion were 'cornerstones of high organizational performance'.
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United States:
Betsy DeVos, then-US Education Secretary, previously stated that diversity and inclusion were cornerstones of high organizational performance.
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Dominican Republic:
Betsy DeVos, the former Secretary of Education under Trump, has discussed establishing a quasi-private bank for student loans.
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Dominican Republic:
Betsy DeVos sought to drastically reduce the agency's budget during Trump's first term.
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Argentina:
Betsy DeVos attempted to drastically reduce the budget of the Department of Education during Trump's first term.
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Canada:
During Trump’s first term, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos sought to dramatically reduce the agency’s budget.
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United States:
Former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos said the U.S. needs a 'complete reset' when it comes to education that prioritizes students.
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