WASHINGTON — The Senate on Monday easily confirmed Miguel A. Cardona, a career educator who rose through Connecticut’s education system to become a leader in the effort to reopen pandemic-shuttered schools, as the next education secretary. His nomination was approved by a vote of 64 to 33. Dr. Cardona, who […]
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Can you guess Joe Biden’s favorite dessert? Joe Biden’s favorite dessert could be one of your favorite desserts, too. While the 46th President might be commander in chief, he has some simple food preferences. When it comes to a favorite dessert, he is just like many Americans. It seems that […]
Since announcing his run for office, there have been a few things we’ve learned about President-elect Joe Biden. Not only do we know that he is a car enthusiast and that his favorite movie is Chariots of Fire, but it has also been revealed that Biden’s go-to food is a […]
What experience would Connecticut Education Commissioner bring to the role of U.S. Secretary of Education? And what challenges will he face if the Senate confirms him for the role? President-elect Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint Cardona last month, after weeks of speculation about who he would select to […]
Connecticut Education Commission Miguel Cardona, President-elect Joe Biden’s choice for U.S. secretary of education, would have to navigate myriad contentious education debates if the Senate confirms him for the role. Among them: addressing student segregation, winning public trust and reopening school buildings during the COVID-19 crisis, and setting policies related […]
Kathleen Megan :: CT Mirror Miguel Cardona is the first Latino to be appointed state education commissioner. He was born in a Meriden housing project and, at 28, was the youngest school principal in Connecticut. Connecticut’s education commissioner, Miguel A. Cardona, was introduced to a national political audience Wednesday evening […]