11th U.S. Secretary of Education. Proud mother, grandmother and wife. Lifelong advocate for children and better schools.
Feb 10, 2020 • 8 tweets • 4 min read
.@POTUS’s FY 2021 Budget Request is a transformative, student-first budget that dramatically reduces the Federal role in education & returns control over education decisions to whom it belongs—State leaders, local educators, teachers, and parents. THREAD 1/8 ⬇️
@POTUS This budget proposal for @usedgov is about one thing—putting students and their needs above all else. It would restore the proper role of states, communities, and families in education—so those closest to students and students themselves are in control. Here’s how: 2/8
Mar 26, 2019 • 11 tweets • 3 min read
Today, I’m testifying to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, & Human Services on @POTUS’s FY 2020 Budget – a budget that puts the needs of students, parents, teachers & local leaders first. Watch live here:
Doing the same thing—and more of it—won’t bring about new results. I propose a different approach: freedom.
This budget focuses on freedom for teachers. Freedom for parents. And freedom for all students.
