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    To the Point

    Washington's role in public education

    Betsy DeVos, the billionaire nominee for Secretary of Education, wants vouchers, so parents can use public money for tuition at private schools. Democratic Senators question if that really helps poor and minority students — and they've challenged DeVos' experience and knowledge of law.

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    By Warren Olney • Jan 18, 2017 • 1 min read

    Betsy DeVos, the billionaire nominee for Secretary of Education, wants vouchers, so parents can use public money for tuition at private schools. Democratic Senators question if that really helps poor and minority students — and they've challenged DeVos' experience and knowledge of law. We focus on public education — but that's just one of the issues being raised on Capitol Hill as Republicans schedule confirmation hearings simultaneously. Among the questions being raised are potential financial conflicts of interest for DeVos.

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    Education Policy under a Trump Administration
    1. 1:27Trump's HHS pick questioned on the future of Obamacare
    2. 8:00Washington's role in public educationYou’re reading this
    3. 41:55Science under the Trump Administration
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Sáša Woodruff

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Education Policy under a Trump Administration
    1. 1:27Trump's HHS pick questioned on the future of Obamacare
    2. 8:00Washington's role in public educationYou’re reading this
    3. 41:55Science under the Trump Administration
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