Community Quote by Miguel Cardona

“Community schools, mental health access, enough reading teachers, enough professional staff, a competitive salary. Those are the things that keep schools going.” quote by Miguel Cardona — Download Open 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

About This Quote

Source Speech: Remarks at National Education Association Convention, 2022

Adequate resources, staff, and compensation are essential for schools to function effectively.

In simple terms: Schools need staff, teachers, and pay to run.

Key Takeaway

Invest in staff and salaries.

Themes

education resources staffing wellbeing policy

Mood

concerned optimistic

Type

policy advocacy

When to use this quote

school budgeting
teacher recruitment
mental health program planning
salary negotiations

Key Concepts

human resources budget allocation organizational health

Questions to Reflect On

How can districts prioritize spending?
What policies ensure sustainable funding?

A Different Perspective

Funding constraints can limit implementation.

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