Betsy DeVos

Public Servant

United States

1958 - Present

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We expect to foster a conservative governing philosophy consisting of limited government and respect for traditional American virtues.
Betsy DeVos
Parents no longer believe that a one-size-fits-all model of learning meets the needs of every child. And they know other options exist, whether magnet, virtual, charter, home, faith-based, or any other combination.
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It is necessary and critical for states to have flexibility to determine how to identify and improve schools.
Betsy DeVos
Where conflicts are identified, they will be resolved.
Betsy DeVos
The natural instinct is to join in the chorus of conflict, to make your voice louder, your point bigger, and your position stronger. But we will not solve the significant and real problems our country faces if we cannot bring ourselves to embrace a mindset of grace.
Betsy DeVos
Government tends to stifle innovation, and it abhors improvisation. Any good military strategist will tell you that a battle plan rarely survives past the first engagement. After that, you have to improvise to survive and to win.
Betsy DeVos
It could be easy to get frustrated or discouraged when it comes to educating students with disabilities. But that's because there are too often artificial barriers and roadblocks that limit your ability to focus on meeting their individual needs.
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I'm proud to stand beside you as a partner and support Special Olympics - an important program that promotes leadership and empowers students to be agents of change.
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The president has made good on a promise to ensure that the American people are not subject to overreach... and fulfilled a commitment to keep America first and focus on American jobs.
Betsy DeVos
My job isn't to win popularity contests.
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