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In the Public Interest: Betsy DeVos Lives On | Diane Ravitch's blog

In the Public Interest: Betsy DeVos Lives On | Diane Ravitch's blog
In the Public Interest: Betsy DeVos Lives On



The nonpartisan, independent organization called “In the Public Interest” reports on efforts to privatize public services. Its education newsletter is called “Cashing In on Kids.”

Here is its latest updates on the DeVos education agenda:

Welcome to Cashing in on Kids, an email newsletter for people fed up with the privatization of America’s public schools—produced by In the Public Interest.

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Sure, Betsy DeVos resigned. But, as Marianna Islam, director of programs and advocacy for the Schott Foundation, says, “Betsy Devos has not really left until all of her harmful policies are overturned and policies that advance racial equity are put into place.” Retweet this

And now other news…

Which federal agency has funded more charter school facilities than any other? The U.S. Department of Agriculture. At least according to Chicago-based Wert-Berater, LLC, the self-described “leading” company in CONTINUE READING:
 In the Public Interest: Betsy DeVos Lives On | Diane Ravitch's blog