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Betsy DeVos Speech Greeted By Protesters She Calls 'Defenders Of The Status Quo'

Hundreds of protesters hold signs and chant at a rally in front of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is scheduled to deliver a speech to the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, which backs school choice policies coast to coast. Ann Marie Awad/CPR hide caption

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Betsy DeVos Speech Greeted By Protesters She Calls 'Defenders Of The Status Quo'

The education secretary has longstanding ties to the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, which backs school choice policies coast to coast.

Betsy DeVos Speech Greeted By Protesters She Calls 'Defenders Of The Status Quo'

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Playground Case Could Breach Barrier Between Tax Coffers, Religious Schools

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Playground Case Could Breach Barrier Between Tax Coffers, Religious Schools

The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether Missouri should provide a grant to a church preschool, or if that violates the state's constitution. The state's new governor has abandoned the rule.

Playground Case Could Breach Barrier Between Tax Coffers, Religious Schools

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