- The union pushed back, claiming that their goal was for educators to work alongside parents to ensure that all students had the necessary “resources and opportunities” to provide the best learning environment possible.
- “Together, families and educators are an essential team for advocating for the resources and opportunities all students need,” they said before taking a direct swipe at DeVos. “Out-of-touch billionaires, however, are not.”
- DeVos’ comment appeared to strike the tone that has been echoed by the American people in recent elections, however, as several school boards were flipped to Republican control in Tuesday’s midterm election.
