Miguel Cardona, Ed. D. 12th US Secretary of Education
Secretary Cardona is an American leader, educator, husband, and proud father of two. He was nominated by President Joe Biden and sworn into office as the 12th United States Secretary of Education on March 2, 2021. Throughout his 27-year career in education, Secretary Cardona has focused on improving educational access and equity—from his own classroom of fourth-grade students to the 65 million students across the nation.
Featured Accomplishments
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Academic Recovery & ExcellenceGreatest one year gains in closing achievement gap since 2009. Distributed most funding to public schools in country's history
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Improved Conditions for Educators16,000 additional mental health providers in schools, and paid student-teacher apprenticeships in 47 states
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Global CompetitivenessDeveloped national playbook for career pathways and workforce development. Elevated Bilingualism as a Superpower and economic incentive
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College Affordability & AccessibilityIncreased student financial aid access by overhauling & modernizing antiquated student financial aid system. Over $185 billion in debt relief for over 5 million Americans
