Locals question DeVos confirmation

Local education officials aren’t ready to grade the new education secretary just yet.

“I’m always one to wait and see how people do,” Post Falls Superintendent Jerry Keane said of Betsy DeVos, who was confirmed Tuesday. “I hate to prejudge ahead of time.”

The confirmation came after a historic 50-50 split vote that required Vice President Mike Pence to serve as the tie breaker. Two Republicans voted against the confirmation.

“Even some Republicans have doubts that she’s the best choice for the job,” Keane said. “It certainly sends the message that not everybody has the same feelings about her”/Devin Heilman, Coeur d’Alene Press. More here.