/tags/betsy-devos betsy devos en-US WLRN Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:00:30 GMT /news/2021-01-08/devos-resigns-as-education-secretary-says-impressionable-children-are-watching The U.S. education secretary sent a letter to President Trump, announcing her resignation effective Friday. Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:00:30 GMT /news/2021-01-08/devos-resigns-as-education-secretary-says-impressionable-children-are-watching Cory Turner /2020-07-22/naacp-sues-betsy-devos-over-federal-aid-money-for-private-schools The civil rights organization argues the Department of Education has directed states to unfairly divert relief funds from public to private schools. Wed, 22 Jul 2020 19:33:37 GMT /2020-07-22/naacp-sues-betsy-devos-over-federal-aid-money-for-private-schools Anya Kamenetz /2019-02-28/devos-announces-support-for-proposed-school-choice-tax-credit The proposed tax credit would go toward donations to private school scholarships and other school choice initiatives. Critics say such programs funnel money and students away from public schools. Thu, 28 Feb 2019 16:59:00 GMT /2019-02-28/devos-announces-support-for-proposed-school-choice-tax-credit Clare Lombardo /2018-12-14/defeated-in-court-education-dept-to-cancel-150-million-of-student-loan-debt The money goes back to borrowers whose colleges shut down, in many cases because of fraud and mismanagement. Fri, 14 Dec 2018 18:21:00 GMT /2018-12-14/defeated-in-court-education-dept-to-cancel-150-million-of-student-loan-debt Anya Kamenetz /2018-12-13/does-more-federal-aid-raise-tuition-costs-not-for-most-students-research-says Experts say there isn't solid evidence that federal aid drives up college prices, except in one sector: for-profit colleges. Thu, 13 Dec 2018 11:00:17 GMT /2018-12-13/does-more-federal-aid-raise-tuition-costs-not-for-most-students-research-says Clare Lombardo /2018-11-16/education-dept-proposes-enhanced-protection-for-students-accused-of-sexual-assault Among the significant changes is that schools could make it harder to prove allegations. Instead of only a "preponderance of the evidence," schools could demand "clear and convincing evidence." Fri, 16 Nov 2018 14:52:00 GMT /2018-11-16/education-dept-proposes-enhanced-protection-for-students-accused-of-sexual-assault Tovia Smith /news/2018-03-07/u-s-secretary-of-education-betsy-devos-dwyane-wade-visit-separately-stoneman-douglas-high Wednesday was the first full day back with a regular class schedule for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students, teachers and staff, three weeks… Wed, 07 Mar 2018 17:38:36 GMT /news/2018-03-07/u-s-secretary-of-education-betsy-devos-dwyane-wade-visit-separately-stoneman-douglas-high Caitie Muñoz /2018-02-05/federal-government-says-floridas-education-plan-needs-more-work In 2015, the Every Student Succeeds Act was signed into federal law. ESSA passed both chambers of Congress with bipartisan support. It's a long-term... Mon, 05 Feb 2018 12:48:00 GMT /2018-02-05/federal-government-says-floridas-education-plan-needs-more-work Cathy Carter /2017-08-29/devos-touts-school-choice-individual-freedom-during-visits-to-leon-county-schools United States Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos visited Leon County Tuesday, making stops at Holy Comforter Episcopal School and the Florida State... Tue, 29 Aug 2017 22:11:01 GMT /2017-08-29/devos-touts-school-choice-individual-freedom-during-visits-to-leon-county-schools Kate Payne /2017-07-15/uproar-over-education-department-officials-approach-to-campus-sexual-assault Defrauded students speak out against DeVos' regulatory walkback, and more in our weekly roundup. Sat, 15 Jul 2017 10:00:00 GMT /2017-07-15/uproar-over-education-department-officials-approach-to-campus-sexual-assault Anya Kamenetz