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.
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Betsy DeVos is a member of the first Trump Administration and comes from a wealthy family.
Vox dice a Trump sí a todo a costa de lo que sea, también de María Corina Machado | España
Spain· 2026-01-12
Betsy DeVos became known for school choice.
Linda McMahon is dismantling the Education Department — but first she’ll help make school ‘patriotic’ again
United States· 2025-09-27
Betsy DeVos, Erik Prince's sister, served as the Secretary of Education during Trump's first term.
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Russia· 2025-09-07
Betsy DeVos founded the American Federation for Children to lobby for the expansion of school choice.
Private school’s pitch is study can be kept to two hours a day with online and AI-driven learning
New Zealand· 2025-08-27
Betsy DeVos served as the 11th U.S. secretary of education.
New tax credit scholarship program launches under Trump legislationUnited States· 2025-08-13
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.
A desperate Haiti turns to Erik Prince, Trump ally, in fight against gangs – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-03
Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos coordinated with Trump to create new rules regarding Title IX.
California schools face federal pressure over transgender athletes in sportsUnited States· 2025-06-02
Betsy DeVos is the sister of Erik Prince and served as Trump's former Education Secretary.
Trump administration prepares to send more deported migrants to notorious El Salvador prisonUnited States· 2025-04-09
Betsy DeVos, the then US education secretary, previously stated that diversity and inclusion were 'cornerstones of high organizational performance'.
New York schools tell Trump administration they won’t comply with DEI order | New York
United Kingdom· 2025-04-06
Betsy DeVos, then-US Education Secretary, previously stated that diversity and inclusion were cornerstones of high organizational performance.
NY public schools tell Trump administration they won’t comply with DEI orderUnited States· 2025-04-05Betsy DeVos, the former Secretary of Education under Trump, has discussed establishing a quasi-private bank for student loans.
¿Qué significa la orden de Trump de desmantelar el Departamento de Educación para niños y maestros de EE.UU.?
Dominican Republic· 2025-03-22Betsy DeVos sought to drastically reduce the agency's budget during Trump's first term.
Trump ordena desmantelar el Departamento de EducaciónDominican Republic· 2025-03-21
Betsy DeVos attempted to drastically reduce the budget of the Department of Education during Trump's first term.
Trump ordena por decreto cerrar el Departamento de Educación en Estados Unidos
Argentina· 2025-03-21During Trump’s first term, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos sought to dramatically reduce the agency’s budget.
Trump calls for dismantling of U.S. Education Department while keeping some core functions
Canada· 2025-03-20Former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos said the U.S. needs a 'complete reset' when it comes to education that prioritizes students.
President Trump set to sign order that would close the Department of EducationUnited States· 2025-03-20
Erik Prince's sister, Betsy DeVos, is the former education secretary.
‘Maga since forever’: mercenary mogul Erik Prince pushes to privatize Trump deportation plans | US immigrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-16
Betsy DeVos stated that the measures were intended to restore due process for all parties involved in sexual harassment cases in universities.
EU está a la cabeza de la ola antiderechos en todo el mundo
Mexico· 2025-03-08
Betsy DeVos reformed Title IX, which affected protections against gender discrimination in schools.
Mujeres se empoderan para enfrentar a Donald TrumpMexico· 2025-03-07
Betsy DeVos is known for promoting school-choice policies and has significantly influenced Michigan's school policy.
Packed Pacs: how billionaires in the US are bankrolling Republicans at the state level | US politicsUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-05
Betsy DeVos is mentioned as one of the notable investors in Theranos.
Nekada najmlađa milijarderka, Elizabet Holms ostaje u zatvoru
Serbia· 2025-02-25
Betsy DeVos served as the Secretary of Education and was an investor in Theranos.
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Kazakhstan· 2025-02-21
Betsy DeVos, Trump's appointed secretary of education, encouraged diversity training during his first term.
Department of Education workers brace for Trump to shut agency down: ‘Everybody is distraught’ | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-20Betsy DeVos, the education secretary at the time, urged the promotion of diversity and inclusion in the department.
Trump Cracks Down on Diversity Initiatives Celebrated in His First TermUnited States· 2025-02-14
Unlike Trump's previous education secretary, Betsy DeVos, McMahon does not seem particularly interested in promoting charter schools.
Autokrati su uvijek opasniji u drugom mandatu
Montenegro· 2025-02-14