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Betsy DeVos

Secretary of Education. 2 claims checked by other fact-checking organisations, from 2020 to 2020. The ratings are theirs, in their own words.

Checked by FactCheck.org24 Jul 2020United States Education

Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education

“[T]here’s nothing in the data that suggests that kids being in school is in any way dangerous.”

FactCheck.org rated this: Exaggerates

FactCheck.org says: Much of the evidence suggests schools can be reopened relatively safely, but there have been outbreaks linked to schools.

Checked by FactCheck.org15 Jul 2020United States Education

Betsy DeVos, Education Secretary

“The Center for Reinventing Public Education said that only 10% [of school districts this spring] across the board provided any kind of real curriculum and instruction program.”

FactCheck.org rated this: Outdated Figure

FactCheck.org says: That was the case for 82 districts in late March, but by late April, 56% were doing so. In late May, the figure was 67%.