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Devos: They Made Her Life a "Living Hell"

(from TownHall interview)

DeVos' mission to teach students has been unclear. From interviews and previous work, it seems that she believes in:
  • School choice: providing all students equal access to a high-quality education
  • Less government interference in schools: Allowing teachers to innovate and create without being constrained by regulations.
Beyond that, her statements have not been definitive.
Her stock is most likely implying her rich history of donating and working with educational causes. 
  • She was the chair of the pro-school-choice advocacy group American Federation for Children which desired allow public school money to go to private school education (vouchers, etc.) She also worked hard to spread charter schools throughout Michigan. 
  • She lobbies for the idea of a "free-market" education which focuses expanding private/charter schools. The focus in on the money and tuition and not on curriculum or resources.
However, this does not make her immune from criticism or experienced in the areas in which she criticizes. Her mission appears to be for school choice which is at odds with public schools. So, when she enters a public school, it is not surprising that they aren't happy. 

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