Wednesday was the first day for newly confirmed Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos. She spent her first day meeting staffers and touring the department as well as addressing all staff. In her address, DeVos sought to move beyond the contentious confirmation process and unite the department, which she acknowledged likely has some staffers who disagree with her on issues. She pledged to listen fully and respect their professional opinion.
No word yet on an Under Secretary of Education nominee or an agenda for the higher education task force led by Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr.