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Here's What Betsy DeVos Said Wednesday On Capitol Hill

NPR: There were few fireworks Wednesday as Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testified before a House appropriations subcommittee on the Trump administration's 2018 budget proposal. DeVos deflected much of the skepticism she received and continued to push the administration's support of school choice.

President Trump's proposal, which has drawn sharp criticism from educators and lawmakers alike, calls for $1.4 billion to expand school choice — namely vouchers and charter schools — but slashes $10.6 billion from after-school programs, teacher training and federal student loans and grants.

In her opening statement, DeVos said Trump's budget proposal would return power to states and school districts and give parents a choice in their child's education.

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