Betsy DeVos accuses media of using her as ‘clickbait’ - POLITICO

Betsy DeVos accuses media of using her as ‘clickbait’ - POLITICO

Betsy DeVos accuses media of using her as ‘clickbait’

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Monday accused many in the media of using her name as "clickbait,” telling an audience of journalists that “education is not about Betsy DeVos nor any other individual."

DeVos, speaking at the National Education Writers Association conference in Baltimore, acknowledged she’s not comfortable in the spotlight and never imagined she’d be the focus of media coverage.

“I don’t enjoy the publicity that comes with my position. I don’t love being up on stage or on any kind of platform. I’m an introvert,” DeVos said.

She added: "As much as many in the media use my name as clickbait or try to make it all about me, it’s not."

DeVos has often had a contentious relationship with the press and has provided less access to reporters than her predecessors.

DeVos encouraged the reporters in attendance to rethink the definition of public education and encouraged them to “get the terminology right about schools and school choice.” She said a phrase like “vouchers for charter schools” is nonsensical. CONTINUE READING: Betsy DeVos accuses media of using her as ‘clickbait’ - POLITICO