Category: Miguel Cardona

Senate Confirms Cardona as Biden’s Education Secretary

The Senate voted Monday to confirm Miguel Cardona as education secretary, clearing his way to lead President Joe Biden’s effort to reopen the nation’s schools amid the coronavirus pandemic. Cardona, 45, a former public school teacher who went on to become Connecticut’s education chief, was approved on a 64-33 vote. He takes charge of the…


Biden Announces Miguel Cardona as Education Secretary Nominee

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced late Tuesday that should he win the presidency, he will nominate Miguel Cardona to be education secretary. Cardona is a former public school teacher and the current education commissioner in Connecticut. In a statement, Biden said that Cardona is an “an experienced and dedicated public school teacher” who will…


Biden Announces Cardona as Choice for Education Secretary

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said that should he win the presidency, he will nominate Miguel Cardona to be education secretary. Cardona, a former public school teacher, is Connecticut’s education commissioner. In a Dec. 22 statement, Biden said that Cardona is “an experienced and dedicated public school teacher” who will support students and teachers and ensure…