HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – Social media lit up a storm Tuesday after the confirmation of Holland native Betsy DeVos as the nation’s new Education Secretary.
Like the split 50-50 vote, reaction was mixed. Those who oppose her say she doesn’t have the experience to do the job and those who stand by her say she is highly qualified.
In West Michigan Zeeland Congressman Bill Huizenga issued this statement on Facebook:
“Congratulations to West Michigan’s own Betsy DeVos on being confirmed by the Senate as the next Secretary of Education. Betsy will work tirelessly and fight to ensure that every child in America, no matter their zip code, has access to a quality education.”
Grand Rapids Education Association President Mary Bouwense says DeVos has no experience with public schools at any level in her life. Grand Rapids Public Schools Superintendent Teresa Weatherall Neal supports DeVos and says her district is looking forward to working with her in her new role.
DeVos was sworn-in yesterday by Vice President Mike Pence at the White House.
