ERN Congratulates Dr. Cardona on his Confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Education

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March 1, 2021

ERN Congratulates Dr. Cardona on his Confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Education

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 1, 2021)—Education Reform Now National President Shavar Jeffries released the below statement in response to Dr. Miguel Cardona’s confirmation as the next United States Secretary of Education.

“We wholeheartedly congratulate Dr. Cardona on his confirmation as Education Secretary and are eager for his leadership on behalf of our nation’s children.
As a teacher, principal, and administrator, Secretary Cardona has distinguished himself as a leader who will fight for what’s best for students and put equity front and center. Cardona, who understands first-hand the experience of English learners, has proven time and again that he will use his voice to uplift the voices of all our students who have been overlooked and underserved by the public school system.
Just as he did in his home state of Connecticut, we are confident that he will act quickly to address the widening opportunity gaps that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated—including through the maintenance of summative, annual assessments this Spring—and provide leadership on how students can get back to school safely.
We look forward to continuing our work together to create a more equitable education system for our nation’s underserved students.”  

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