A recent op-ed by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos had me questioning whether or not I was reading an article meant for the satirical news site The Onion.
DeVos was touting her plan to help America’s forgotten students, who she described as “those without the freedom the wealthy, powerful, and well-connected have always enjoyed.” In other words, those students with limited resources who generally end up in schools with lower graduation rates, fewer advanced courses, and dilapidated buildings.
I’m 100% on board with the notion that our country should focus its attention and resources on our so-called “forgotten students.” But DeVos’ ill-informed views that Arizona is somehow a model for doing just that is as laughable as it is frightening.