Betsy DeVos
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 Betsy DeVos       | |
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| Born | Elisabeth Prince 1958-01-08 Holland, Michigan, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Calvin College |
| Religion | Reformed |
| Parents | • Edgar Prince • Elsa Broekhuizen |
| Children | • Andrea DeVos • Elisabeth DeVos • Richard DeVos III • Ryan DeVos |
| Spouse | Dick DeVos |
| Party | Republican |
Betsy DeVos is a billionaire "education philanthropist"[1] who was nominated by Donald Trump to head the US Department of Education. Jeff Schechtman, writing for Who What Why observes that she "has long sought to end free public education and replace it with vouchers and for-profit charters."[2] She had experience working in a school environment.
Background
DeVos is sister of Academi founder, Erik Prince.
Career
She was Education Secretary until 2021.
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