Elizabeth Warren Calls Betsy DeVosbr the 'Worst Secretary of Education' In an email to supporters,br Warren blasted Betsy Devos,br stating a person with “realbr teaching experience” is needed. Elizabeth Warren,br via statement The 2020 Democratic candidate has promisedbr to elect a former public school teacher as secretarybr of Education if she wins the presidency. Her promise came hours beforebr her meeting with the Americanbr Federation of Teachers in Philadelphia. The organization’s 1.7 million member endorsementbr is being sought by a number of 2020 candidates. Warren has long spoken about the importancebr of education and eliminating student debt. She recently proposed a $640 billion planbr to deal with student loan debt that wouldbr be funded by an ultra-millionaire tax.