Betsy DeVosVerified account

@BetsyDeVosED

11th U.S. Secretary of Education. Proud mother, grandmother and wife. Lifelong advocate for children and better schools.

Joined February 2017

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  1. Retweeted
    Jul 4

    It’s ! Wishing everyone a happy and safe ! 🎆🇺🇸

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  2. Retweeted
    Jul 2

    On this day, the anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, we reflect upon and celebrate the progress we have made in working to ensure equal opportunity for all students. We also honor the individuals who risked their lives in pursuit of justice and equity.

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    Jun 29
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    At , 6,000+ kids from all over the country come together to showcase their talents and abilities in skilled trades. Thankful for the opportunity to attend this year's championship alongside Sec. and .

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  5. Jun 28

    Really enjoyed meeting you all. Keep up the great work!

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    Today hosted U.S. Education Secretary . She was inspired by ambassadors in talking about the power of education beyond the classroom.

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  7. Jun 13

    Thanks for the opportunity to meet so many impressive students, ! Very interesting to see firsthand how the Netherlands empowers families and helps students succeed.

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  8. Jun 7
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    Jun 3

    .: Creating a positive school climate is crucial to combating the social and emotional isolation that can drive students to violent behavior.

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  10. May 31

    This critical funding will help provide resources to respond, recover and re-establish safe environments for students. We remain in frequent contact with state and local education leaders in Texas as they assess their needs in the wake of this tragedy.

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  11. May 31

    No student, parent or educator should have to experience the trauma suffered by so many. This grant will help provide essential services that will aid in the healing and recovery process as we continue to identify proven ways to prevent violence and keep our students safe.

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  12. May 31

    Thank you and for hosting today's informative school safety commission visit. I loved joining the community circle to see how the students are helping build positive, supportive environments that create a safe school climate.

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    May 31

    Now LIVE → Join us as the Federal Commission on School Safety visits Hebron-Harman Elementary School to observe how PBIS can play a role in enhancing the safety of schools:

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  14. May 31

    Today we will see how a public school in Maryland has implemented Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports to improve their school climate. Fostering a supportive culture is an important way to enhance school safety. Watch live:

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  15. May 29

    Happy ! Thanks to the , we're celebrating the expansion of 529 saving plans to give families greater freedom to save for their child's education at all levels.

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  16. May 28

    Memorial Day is a reminder that freedom is special and rare. In the words of Lincoln — May we always remember and honor those who gave their last full measure of devotion in defense of our freedom.

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  17. May 22

    There's no one more important to a student's education than a great teacher. Great teachers need to be supported, should be better compensated and should be treated as professionals. The current system force fits educators into a box that gives them little opportunity for growth.

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  18. May 22

    No student in America should ever be denied the equal opportunity to a great education. Our efforts are not rooted in a partisan ideology or designed to benefit any one group. They are focused on the students, parents and teachers I meet each week – and millions more like them.

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    Your zip code should not determine the quality of your education.

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  20. May 22

    The aim of the Every Student Succeeds Act was to return power to those closest to students – parents and teachers. The overwhelming bipartisan message was clear: states and local communities – not Washington – are best positioned to improve education for every student in America.

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