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Dear Secretary DeVos, Please Prioritize Financial Literacy

Feb 20, 2017 · Kelly Markson · Comments Off on Dear Secretary DeVos, Please Prioritize Financial Literacy

Congratulations, Secretary DeVos, on your recent appointment to lead the U.S. Department of Education. Now the real work begins. Your position requires you to prioritize competing educational ideas to promote … Continue reading “Dear Secretary DeVos, Please Prioritize Financial Literacy”

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