Being of Puerto Rican descent, but born in Connecticut, I have always had an awareness of my Hispanic heritage, and like many students, struggled with my identity growing up. — Miguel Cardona Copy Share Image
There's nothing valuable about being ripped off or sold on a worthless degree. — Miguel Cardona Copy Share Image
Let's turn the universities that walk the walk on equity into household names. — Miguel Cardona Copy Share Image
You know, I haven't met an educator that doesn't agree that students learn best in school, and they really want our students to be… — Miguel Cardona Copy Share Image
Participating in athletics gives all students an opportunity to learn about themselves, to compete, to negotiate with a team and learn skills that are… — Miguel Cardona Copy Share Image
If we look at the data, and we see that some children are achieving more than other children, it's incumbent upon us to make… — Miguel Cardona Copy Share Image
We won't stop fighting to deliver more relief and open doors of opportunity to more Americans more quickly. — Miguel Cardona Copy Share Image
I think all schools should be supporting students who are struggling. — Miguel Cardona Copy Share Image
In Connecticut, I started an effort called 'Learn Together, Grow Together CT' where we elevated schools using innovative solutions to solve common problems -… — Miguel Cardona Copy Share Image
Especially as the nation grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, structural racism and other deep challenges that affect students' educational experience, our Office for Civil… — Miguel Cardona Copy Share Image
With the American Rescue Plan funds, schools can develop crucial summer and afterschool programming, as well as extended learning and enrichment programs. — Miguel Cardona Copy Share Image
I urge state, local, and elected officials to make sure classroom teachers have a voice in your plans and efforts to reimagine education; second… — Miguel Cardona Copy Share Image
I grew up in a working-class community. I was the first in my family to attend college, thanks in large part to financial aid… — Miguel Cardona Copy Share Image
Community schools, mental health access, enough reading teachers, enough professional staff, a competitive salary. Those are the things that keep schools going. — Miguel Cardona Copy Share Image
In this country, we're okay with taking into account wealth and lineage and legacy status, but to look at racial balance in school, to… — Miguel Cardona Copy Share Image
