In a bold display of support for its educators, a Washington D.C. middle school took to Twitter to respond to critical remarks made by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. During her recent visit—following a prior attempt thwarted by protesters—DeVos openly criticized the teaching staff, sparking a heated exchange online.
DeVos, who has faced scrutiny since her controversial confirmation aided by a tie-breaking vote from Vice President Pence, remarked during an interview that the teachers at Jefferson Academy seemed to adopt a “receive mode,” implying they were waiting for directives rather than taking initiative. She asserted that this approach would not lead to success for students, stating, “You have to have teachers who are empowered to facilitate great teaching.”
The Jefferson Academy Twitter account didn’t hold back, launching into an impressive eleven-tweet thread that countered DeVos’s claims and defended the dedication and effort of its teachers. Ouch! Talk about a public relations misstep.
While DeVos attempted to soften her stance with a few conciliatory tweets, the damage was already done. Her credibility with educators and the public appears to be faltering, particularly given her lack of firsthand experience in the public school system.
If DeVos wants to earn the trust of the very people she aims to support, she has a long road ahead. Building relationships and understanding the realities of the education system should be her priorities moving forward.
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In summary, the online spat between DeVos and Jefferson Academy highlights the challenges she faces in her role, as well as the unwavering commitment of educators dedicated to their students.