But thanks to Cardonas arguments, she said, I really came to understand that going with the local context was far better.. But one person whos watched his career up close expressed concerns that such an attitude, along with his relatively short tenure leading a state education department, could make him susceptible to pressure in Washington. But, of course, his time inside schools didn't end there. "[22] The letter cited examples in several states and listed federal statutes under which assistance could be provided, including "the PATRIOT Act in regards to domestic terrorism." Rather than talking about overall positions, Cardona talked about individual teachers, lamenting that any of them may lose their jobs. Miguel A. Torres Irizarry Marieliz Valentn Cupeles BIOLOGIA (1202 - V1) ENFERMERIA (0703 - V2) Universidad de Puerto Rico UPR - Recinto Universitario de Mayagez Oficina de Registradura Facultad: COLEGIO DE ARTES Y CIENCIAS Lista de estudiantes que Solicitaron graduacin para el Segundo Semestre 2022-2023 Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. After five years in the classroom, he became the states youngest principal, leading Hanover Elementary School at age 28. The Secretary also discussed strategies to improve America's postsecondary education system, including creating stronger through-lines between P12 and higher education systems, making postsecondary education more affordable, and putting students and families first in all the Department of Education's work. Clyde fired back. Contact Us, 500 South Broad St, 2nd Floor, Meriden, CT 06450. Born in a housing project in Meriden to parents who moved here as children from Puerto Rico, Cardona, 44, believes strongly in family and community as well as in the potential for each child to be successful. If youre looking for someone whos going to kick and scream, or going to pound his fist, thats not Miguel, said Benigni, Meridens superintendent. From 2015 to 2019, Cardona served as assistant superintendent for teaching and learning in his home town. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content. In this role, Secretary Cardona faced the unprecedented challenge of responding to the Covid-19 pandemic and led safe school reopening efforts in the state. It was hard.. American politician. Learn what positive learner identity looks like in a digital learning resource and how it benefits math and reading outcomes. Several high-profile Republicans were in the group of 41 that signed onto the letter, including Reps. Elise Stefanik of New York, Greg Murphy of North Carolina, and Ronny Jackson of Texas. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona delivers remarks at the department's Lyndon Baines Johnson Building on January 27, 2022, in Washington. It requires that most elusive of things in a democracy: Unity," the letter reads. Our task is not only to improve our education system from where it was before the pandemic, but also to take bolder action to elevate it to lead the world.". The lawmakers said that any person who "believes an individual that equates parents voicing their concerns at school board meetings to domestic terrorists brings a necessary perspective to a national education board" is someone "unbecoming of a role in an administration which has pledged to foster a path forward to unify and heal our country. [19] On February 25, his nomination was advanced by the Senate on a cloture vote of 6632.
