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Entity reports on how Education Secretary Betsy DeVos was skewered on Twitter after pencil joke.

Controversial new Education Secretary Betsy DeVos probably knew she would face harsh criticism on the job — but perhaps not on the first day.

She took to Twitter to post what she thought was a playful question after her first day in office, and the internet went nuts.

“Day 1 on the job is done, but we’re only getting started. Now where do I find the pencils? :)” she posted. The new official likely had no idea that her joke would spark such a heated response. 

Entity reports on Twitter’s brutal reaction to Betsy DeVos tweet after her first day in office.

Controversial new Education Secretary Betsy DeVos was not expecting this reaction to a tweet about her first day in office.

But Twitter didn’t hesitate to fire back,  with many teachers pointing out the ignorance of the largely unqualified official.

They emphasized the harsh reality for teachers, particularly in public schools, explaining that all of the classroom materials come out of their own pockets.

“.@BetsyDeVos if YOU work in education, YOU buy the pencils, the paper, &, sometimes, a kid’s shoes. Spend a week in a school & GET A CLUE,” @CMorganNC wrote.

Twitter not-so-gently reminded Betsy DeVos that teachers buy their own supplies, Entity reports.

Twitter not-so-gently reminded Betsy DeVos that teachers buy their own supplies.

Twitter user @MalyndaHale echoed those sentiments, tweeting, “@BetsyDeVos you realize how NOT funny this is since most teachers buy their own supplies. But I bet you’re gonna pink slip them anyway.”

Others mocked DeVos’s remarks during her confirmation hearing that guns might have a place in schools due to the threat from grizzly bears.

@BetsyDeVos The grizzlies got them. The grizzlies got everything. Please, Betsy… you have to do something to stop these horrible bears,” @EricLaValle teased.

Many people tweeted photos of bears to Betsy DeVos, making fun of her comments from her confirmation hearing, Entity reports.

Many people trolled Betsy DeVos over her comments about grizzly bears from her confirmation hearing.

And some commented on the billionaire’s history of donations for the GOP, advising DeVos “should’ve budgeted for pencils when you were purchasing your position.” 

DeVos has not responded to the backlash, but one thing is for sure – the new Education Secretary certainly has a long road ahead of her.

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