DeVos

The DeVos dilemma

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has headed the United States Department of Education for a year now. Compared to other leaders of the current administration, DeVos has kept a surprisingly low profile. Now is a good time to reflect on her Read More

DeVos approved, local educators speak out

Story by Lindsey Coleman, Staff writer On Feb. 7, Betsy DeVos, billionaire and proponent of charter school and vouchers, was appointed as the Secretary of Education by a historic 50-51 tie-breaking vote by Vice President Mike Pence. Teachers and dissenters nationwide have disagreed with her appointment, pointing out that without having a public school education Read More

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