Betsy DeVos Pushes Schools to Clear COVID Hurdles Without Special Favors

Education Week: As educators prepare for an unprecedented school year, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ message to them is clear: You have obligations to fulfill, my expectations are high, and don’t assume I’ll lift major federal requirements.

DeVos has seized the spotlight with a persistent push for schools to offer full-time, in-person instruction for 2020-21, mirroring President Donald Trump’s demands for schools to physically reopen. In the process, she’s directly challenged educators to show they’re working toward making that happen.

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