Al Franken Questions Betsy DeVos on Proficiency vs Growth | ABC News 

Your political affiliation here doesn't matter. She is clearly not competent for this job.

this woman is obviously not fit for the job, for crying out loud!!!!

She's there because she has money. That is THE ONLY reason.

There should be an ejector seat under the person being asked a question. If they will not answer a question directly after being given three chances, the EJECT button gets pressed.

He's a legend. She didn't understand one word that he said.

Her Family paid for her to sit in the chair, can they hire someone to help her answer the QUESTIONS!

Have you ever noticed how Betsy always starts her "answers" with "Senator thank you so much for that question" But goes on to answer nothing 😂😂😂😂

Betsy looks a wee bit embarrassed.

This woman should not be in a position of power.

She is a crook. She knows she’s unqualified but still wants the position. The epitome of ‘privilege’🙄😔

I love Al Franken!

Watching DeVos smile makes me sick!

As an educator for 25+ ys for me to listen to DeVos as a possible cabinet educational leader, I was totally dismayed that she didn't understand the difference between "proficiency vs growth". This gave a pause back to W Bush's "no child left behind" legislation that was mathematically flawed from the start and put a strain on the educational system from top to bottom. I thank Al Franklin's for pushing her on this point.

Damn we lost a good Senator when Franken resigned.

Its like asking a car mechanic what a spark plug does and she asks back, what do you define as a spark plug?

She's so empty, totally devoid of any care about her job

She's a joke. Are we in the twilight zone! I don't think so.

I watched her reaction to the question of Conversion therapy and her response, and all I got from that was a load of bullshit on her end! I know for a fact that a lot of Trump's republican cabinet members are anti-gay, so having someone debunk conversion therapy when they're anti-gay is completely hypocritical!

The ONLY reason she was able to get to this point is because of her family's massive donations to the Republican Party

Uhmm... could we elect Franken for President?

Betsy's face should be made into a Halloween mask. That grin is absolutely evil and creepy

She has no idea what is he talking about

Just proves if you've got enough money, EVERYTHING IS FOR SALE FFS 😠

Why is she laughing? Like she is being rewarded

Betsy DeVos not understanding the issue of proficiency versus growth is troubling. Sit on any local school board meeting and you will hear this debate.

so basically her family bought her the position

We need people like Franken in these times. Thank you for calling out this sham of a nominee Mr. Franken.

Growth vs. Proficiency has been a debate in education for YEARS. If she can’t understand that, the she has NO business being Secretary. The fact that she was even considered was ridiculous. But to win?? Horrific.

Damn, she really has no idea what the hell she’s talking about. Must be nice buying your way in.

and they kicked AL out what the HELL.............

I'm working towards becoming a teacher & if she's in charge, I'm scared...

Absolutely pathetic.

I am so incredibly proud to be a liberal.

Amazed she did not know the difference between growth and proficiency! Geez!

Boy do we miss Senator Franken.What a great loss and a real champion of the middle class. Wish he would run for office again.

I can't stop thinking of Al Franken on SNL

I was a teacher for 30 years, and this women is an empty vessel. Standardized testing, by and large is a waste of time, because it doesn't take into account regional differences or individual student growth. She never worked in a Public school system and is a schill for private schools.

Al Franken 2020 !!!

Miss him

I miss Franken.

She wears such a sweet smile when we all know she's really thinking "FU & SNL too!!"

duh, imagine asking a person being nominated to lead the National Basketball League: "What's the difference between a dunk and a dribble" and they're clueless, but keep smiling. WTH

"The devo" has not improved in over two years -- not that I should be surprised.

Interestingly enough...what Franken was charged with turned out to be bullcrap. the Senate was afraid of his challenge...

I get happy Everytime I see Obama's picture

We need Al Franken back in the senate now !

I wish Al franken would have never left

“I don’t understand why we can’t ask more than 1 question?” “Well my deddy did it thet wey”

Can not stand this lady 🤬

Ask her a recipe for her favorite boat drink...else you're wasting your time. So much for draining the swamp.

MN is one of the highest rated states in education.

Seeing her elation (clear on her face), when follow-up questions were denied says everything.

she's qualified to go on vacation and go shopping

980% instead of 118% She was close give her a break, not like she is gonna be in charge of education or some.

Oh God, please Bring Al Franken back to our senate! He should be forgived by now. This Betsy Devos has no idea and is not qualified to be in our government in any capacity!

Please just give a real, honest answer!!!!! Agghhhh! I truly can't stand her! She should be put in prison because she has destroyed the future of soooo many children and families! Truly.

it's sad that all it takes to be in government in the US is be rich..... no experience or intelligence required

Admittedly off topic. The woman sitting to Betsy's left is gorgeous. Getting back on point, shame on you Betsy.

I wish Franken was still our senator.

I have been a teacher for two years, and I have more experience in education than the head of our Department of Education.

skip to minute 4 for major roast, you're welcome

Really? Treated them the same as President Obamas cabinet nominees? Where's the ethics clearance on these candidates?

She has absolutely no clue what she's talking about

Can I just say, they changed from "secretary Duvas" to "Mrs. Duvas" and rightly so

How do you have someone who is not schooled in this field as the head. Should been general surgeon.

and she is still the current Secretary of Education. . . , we really know how to pick from the bright bunch

Al Franken 2020!!!

Oh my God! That woman has no idea.

Al: “That’s just not so, It’s only increased 118% in the last 8 years” Betsy: “Mmmm”

Hello mcfly is anybody home!!!! This lady thinks she can just wing it .. 😂😂😂

Sad for Education Choosing someone so Incompetent!!

I wonder what she’s writing down ?

Senator Franken we've done this the same way for years and it continually doesn't work so we're going to stick with this un working way.

I don't think she's qualified for the appointment...however her family's donated plenty to every Republican's campaign so she's confirmed.

She never answers any questions..

A high school teenager waiting on that answer and you have the education secretary not knowing it hopefully she gets for another job very soon

She belongs at a country club brunch with ladies gossiping in big hats, not running an entire freaking government department. Unbelievable she got appointed to such an important job.

I agree with MANY in this forum and dislike that someone who has never attended a public school, never worked in a public school, nor sent her kids to a public school. She has also publicly stated some abhorant things about how she "expects a return on investment for her families campaign finance contributions". However, DeVos was not so wrong in her attempt to clarify the difference between proficiency and growth. Franken didn't let her answer the question, but her clarification was not so off--here is the definition of proficiency in education: "Proficiency is about a specific level of achievement at a specific point in time. In particular, it is about achievement that is considered “good enough” at that point in time".

Omg as a teacher I’m horrified that she has no idea....

I miss him in the Senate.

how is someone so simple in such an important position? a position that determines the fate of the future generation.

Totally bizarre

AL bring him back

I've never actually seen Betsy DeVos answer a single question. She has only dodged every question and never answers "Yes" or "No" or anything that involves a number.

I miss Al Franken's voice of reason!

Can we just take a moment to acknowledge how beautiful that black girl is 😍

I'm 13 and i understood his question fine unlike Mrs.DeVos.......not gonna lie that's really pathetic on her end.

You go Al!

She is not good enough for this job, she will never 😄

Omg, now she needs to talk about lgbtq issues? I’m sure that’s uncomfortable for her.

Having an analytical mind means that any system has an optimal functioning blueprint. It is a matter of needing a range of information to be able to find the most fine tuned effective way to implement anything.

Losing Al Frankenstein was crippling.

This is why you need to put the best person for the job in the positions not people that pay tribute or cronies

Al Franken needs to run for president in 2020

Ouch!

Ultimately, both proficiency and growth have value in both education policy and the classroom. If students are not proficient in critical knowledge and skills by the time they finish high school, they will not be prepared to enter college or have the skills necessary to enter the workforce. However, if teachers focus solely on moving students toward proficiency , then they may fail to help their highest performing students realize their full potential and devalue the growth that these students may show. Striking a balance between focusing on proficiency and growth can lead to a more nuanced approach. Confirming Devos, Americans will feel the effects in the next year. Especially when funds are withdrawn from the schools budget. Why would people vote against their own self entrance?

Bless You Mr Franken!

is she on 3rd Grade?

The problems all stem from federal intervention into states rights in setting standards of so called proficiency with the dangling carrot of federal funds for education.

Two minutes in and I am overwhelmed with second hand embarrassment for her.