Angry teachers slap down praise from Betsy DeVos: ‘You can thank us by resigning’

Angry teachers slap down praise from Betsy DeVos: ‘You can thank us by resigning’
Angry teachers slap down praise from Betsy DeVos: ‘You can thank us by resigning’

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos marked Teacher Appreciation Week with a social media video thanking educators — who then demanded her resignation in tweet after tweet.

The education secretary urged Americans to show their appreciation by thanking a teacher, but her efforts backfired.

Betsy DeVos

✔@BetsyDeVosED

America is blessed to have many great teachers. They dedicate their time, effort, and talents in service of their students.

During this National Teacher Appreciation Week be sure to take a moment and #ThankATeacher who has made a big impact in your life.

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DeVos was met with furious anger by teachers and their supporters who believe she’s undermining public education with her policies.

Free, man. @FreemanMcNeil24

Replying to @BetsyDeVosED

Give us all a token of your appreciation by resigning immediately

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Mcmillenoakleyt@mcmillenoakleyt

Replying to @BetsyDeVosED

You can thank us by resigning

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Jason Gossett@jgossettmued

Replying to @BetsyDeVosED

“Remember folks - if you’re not undermining education, you’re thanking your teacher wrong” - Betsy DeVos

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Shanetia Clark@uvagradu8

Replying to @BetsyDeVosED

You neither appreciate nor value public education and public school teachers. Your “thank you” rings quite hollow. Resign and we will thank you.

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SOMBERAMARATH@somberamarath

Replying to @BetsyDeVosED

How about we show our appreciation by giving them the respect and wages that they deserve?

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Elizabeth Juneau@theladyjuneau

Replying to @BetsyDeVosED

The best thanks would be fully funding schools. And actually knowing what my job entails. Just sayin.

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my cat is probably cooler than you@non_fele

Replying to @BetsyDeVosED

You could thank a teacher by not literally shitting on public schools and the thousands of teachers that occupy them.

Just a though.

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Kathleen@kosmokramer1977

Replying to @BetsyDeVosED

Thank me by resigning.

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avalon'slaw + PROTEST MAKES AMERICA GREAT@LaceyWilson4

Replying to @BetsyDeVosED @usedgov

If you think teachers wants less support for public schools and the end of resources for students who deal with sexual assault, discrimination and options to pay off student debt then I’ll find some teachers for you to meet who strongly disagree with that assessment. #resigndevos

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Nancy @NancyTwinMama

Replying to @BetsyDeVosED

A raise and your resignation would be the best thank you ever.

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Buddy Nyhof@BuddyNyhof

Replying to @BetsyDeVosED

You’re right, there are a ton of amazing teachers who do great things for kids!! Unfortunately, we have an awful government in this country that only values money and power, which is why you’re in office, sad. You need to understand the value in public education change your views

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Janis...@janisexton

Replying to @BetsyDeVosED

#TeacherAppreciationWeek
Words are empty when your policies do not reflect that regard for #salary...#guncontrol ...
Resources and Funding for our public schools..

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Brooke of the Vale@brookeofthevale

Replying to @BetsyDeVosED

I’m a teacher, please appreciate me and resign.

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Kim Biondi@KimBiondi

Replying to @BetsyDeVosED

Can you show your appreciation by resigning?

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nerdyteacher@LRick2010

Replying to @BetsyDeVosED

Resign.

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Rich Swinton@RicoSuaveJD

Replying to @BetsyDeVosED

Resign

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Elaine Allen@msallen2u

Replying to @BetsyDeVosED

Resign.

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Trish PK, Writer@tpk_writes

Replying to @BetsyDeVosED

Resign.

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Jessica@the_music_freak

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Resign

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Angry teachers slap down praise from Betsy DeVos: ‘You can thank us by resigning’