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December 20, 2017

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Faces Protest at University of Baltimore Speech
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In Maryland, students and faculty at the University of Baltimore turned
their backs in protest Tuesday as Education Secretary Betsy De Vos
delivered a commencement address to graduates. The protest came after
more than 3,200 people signed a petition opposing De Vos's appearance on
campus, saying her policies cause direct harm to students and counter
the school's mission to fight for social justice and equality.


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