Actually Steven...Betsy is knee deep in supporting Charter schools, vouchers et al and has major business interests that evolve from these issues.

My understanding is that in Michigan the Charter deal has not been so great...I understand that conservative bishops are thrilled with her appt as they want vouchers in the worst sort of way for catholic schools....

Betsy has no apparent qualifications relative to contemporary educational theory or training....her appearance in Congress was somewhat ludicrous...my favorite being a argument for guns in schools to protect from Bears....but you get the idea....

It happens in my family that a relative was offered three of the Assistant Secty of Educations 17 positions under Obama...that this individual is absolutely appalled that a "voucher queen" should be appointed as the potential damage to the public school system, particularly in the poorest areas is almost incalculable so I'm told.