Hostages No More: The Fight for Education Freedom in America with Guest Betsy DeVos

According to Betsy DeVos, “Every single child in America deserves the freedom to pursue a great education, and every parent deserves to have their voice heard.” For the past 35 years, the former U.S Secretary of Education has advocated for school choice for K through 12th grade students across the nation. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and Secretary DeVos discuss the possibilities and future of our education system, along with her new book, "Hostages No More: The Fight for Education Freedom and the Future of the American Child."

About Today's Guest: Betsy DeVos
Betsy DeVos served as the 11th U.S. Secretary of Education from 2017-2021. She is also a philanthropist and business leader. Betsy is one of the nation’s leading advocates for education freedom for students of all ages. Her leadership has helped create new educational choices for K-12 students in more than 25 states and the District of Columbia, and expanded post-high school education options for students and adult learners alike. She previously served as Chairman of The Windquest Group, a privately held investment and management firm based in Michigan. She is also the former chair of the American Federation for Children, the Philanthropy Roundtable, and the Michigan Republican Party. Betsy is a graduate of Calvin College, and is married to entrepreneur, philanthropist and community activist Dick DeVos. Together, they have four children and ten grandchildren.

Related Resources:
"Hostages No More: The Fight for Education Freedom and the Future of the American Child" book by Betsy DeVos
https://betsydevos.com/

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