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One Education Department, Under God?

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Asked whether Christian schools should continue to rely on philanthropic dollars—rather than pushing for taxpayer money through vouchers—Betsy DeVos replied, "There are not enough philanthropic dollars in America to fund what is currently the need in education … [versus] what is currently being spent every year on education in this country … Our desire is to confront the culture in ways that will continue to advance God's kingdom." …

has analyzed the Dick and Betsy DeVos Family Foundation's and the Mackinac Center that want to shrink the public sector in every sphere, including education.

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