Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig African Americans, Announcements

Community-Based Organizations Make Their Picks for Secretary of Education to Replace Betsy DeVos

Yesterday national community-based, grassroots education organizations made their short list for US Secretary of Education public. Here is their open letter to President-elect Biden. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:November 23, 2020Contact Jitu Brown (773) 317-6343 Letter to President-elect Joe Biden President-elect Joseph Biden1401 Constitution Ave., NWWashington, DC 20230 Dear President-elect Biden, On behalf of the parents, students and community … Continue reading Community-Based Organizations Make Their Picks for Secretary of Education to Replace Betsy DeVos

Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig African Americans

Parents, Districts, and NAACP Win Major Victory over DeVos

I received the following press release from the Education Law Center about the DeVos defeat at the hands of the NAACP in court this past week. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Late this afternoon, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in NAACP v. DeVos, striking down a rule … Continue reading Parents, Districts, and NAACP Win Major Victory over DeVos

Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Los Chistes

Breaking News: Donald Trump fired Betsy DeVos this morning on Twitter

I just saw this this tweet from Donald Trump! As it was rumored recently, Betsy DeVos has finally been fired! Who do you think Trump will nominate next for Secretary of Education now that DeVos is on her way out the door? Michelle Rhee? Rhee was said to be in the running the last time around … Continue reading Breaking News: Donald Trump fired Betsy DeVos this morning on Twitter

Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Vouchers

Betsy DeVos wants $5 billion, Should we Oblige?

Betsy DeVos just proposed a $5 billion school choice proposal, asking the Congress for a national tax credit scholarship program that would allow parents to send their children to a private K-12 school of their choice. What are the particulars? She does not use the word “voucher” (likely because voters keep turning back the approach), … Continue reading Betsy DeVos wants $5 billion, Should we Oblige?