Miguel Cardona

There's nothing valuable about being ripped off or sold on a worthless degree.

— Miguel Cardona

Let's turn the universities that walk the walk on equity into household names.

— Miguel Cardona

You know, I haven't met an educator that doesn't agree that students learn best in school, and they really want our students…

— Miguel Cardona

Participating in athletics gives all students an opportunity to learn about themselves, to compete, to negotiate with a team and learn skills…

— Miguel Cardona

If we look at the data, and we see that some children are achieving more than other children, it's incumbent upon us…

— Miguel Cardona

We won't stop fighting to deliver more relief and open doors of opportunity to more Americans more quickly.

— Miguel Cardona

I think all schools should be supporting students who are struggling.

— Miguel Cardona

In Connecticut, I started an effort called 'Learn Together, Grow Together CT' where we elevated schools using innovative solutions to solve common…

— Miguel Cardona

Especially as the nation grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, structural racism and other deep challenges that affect students' educational experience, our Office…

— Miguel Cardona

With the American Rescue Plan funds, schools can develop crucial summer and afterschool programming, as well as extended learning and enrichment programs.

— Miguel Cardona

I urge state, local, and elected officials to make sure classroom teachers have a voice in your plans and efforts to reimagine…

— Miguel Cardona

I grew up in a working-class community. I was the first in my family to attend college, thanks in large part to…

— Miguel Cardona

Community schools, mental health access, enough reading teachers, enough professional staff, a competitive salary. Those are the things that keep schools going.

— Miguel Cardona

A college degree can change the trajectory of a student's life.

— Miguel Cardona

In this country, we're okay with taking into account wealth and lineage and legacy status, but to look at racial balance in…

— Miguel Cardona

We know that when students learn in a diverse student body, they get a better education. Everyone benefits from that.

— Miguel Cardona

We need to be intentional about embracing differences under one flag, under one purpose.

— Miguel Cardona

As secretary of education, a parent, and a former teacher and principal, I've seen that no matter a parent's political leaning, their…

— Miguel Cardona

I do believe in local control. I do believe in state control, but we do have a responsibility to protect the civil…

— Miguel Cardona

I was fortunate to have a supportive family that encouraged my success in school.

— Miguel Cardona

The states do have more control over education, and they have the responsibility for funding it.

— Miguel Cardona

The issue of helping children succeed - that doesn't have party lines.

— Miguel Cardona

We know there are a lot of bad actors out there, even in education.

— Miguel Cardona

Teaching is not a job anyone just falls into. It is mastery of a craft: in fact, the craft that enables all…

— Miguel Cardona

In some cases, in order for women to be heard, they have to win in a championship. They have to be at…

— Miguel Cardona