Still, the Education Department has denied that such levels of scrutiny are taking place. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is one of the most impactful agencies within the Department of Education, overseeing and enforcing federal education civil rights laws. However, her work overseeing how the department handles civil rights issues may prove to be one of her most enduring legacies. While DeVos was in charge, the Education Department changed its approach to addressing sexual misconduct cases. Marcus’ actions promoting the rights of Jewish students were expected, but his views on other civil rights issues were lesser known.

Source: Huffington Post November 16, 2020 14:48 UTC