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The United States secretary of education is the head of the United States Department of Education. The secretary serves as the principal advisor to the president of the United States, and the federal government, on policies, programs, and activities related to all education in the United States.
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Miguel Angel Cardona (born July 11, 1975) is an American educator and is currently serving as the twelfth United States secretary of education under President Joe Biden since 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate by a vote of 64–33 on March 1, 2021. [1]
Mar 1, 2021 · The U.S. Department of Education will have a new leader. Late Monday, in a 64 to 33 vote, the U.S. Senate confirmed Miguel Cardona to be the next secretary of education.
Jan 22, 2009 · The Office of the Secretary is responsible for the overall direction, supervision, and coordination of all activities of the Department and advises the President on federal policies, programs, and activities related to education in the U.S. Learn about the role and function of the Office of the Secretary and its contact information.
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Apr 20, 2023 · On Thursday, April 20, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will travel to Columbus, Ohio, where he will focus on early childhood education programs, discuss family engagement, and then head to a community college to celebrate Community College Month.
Apr 21, 2023 · U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited Columbus area schools Thursday. “What I saw here today is something that I want to bottle up and I want to spread across the country,” Cardona said.
Apr 25, 2023 · U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited Columbus area schools Thursday. “What I saw here today is something that I want to bottle up and I want to spread across the country,” Cardona said when talking to reporters.