(NPR) Lifelong Educator Miguel Cardona Confirmed As Education Secretary

Lifelong Educator Miguel Cardona Confirmed As Education Secretary

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Education Secretary Miguel Cardona testifies before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee during his confirmation hearing in February.



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Lifelong Educator Miguel Cardona Confirmed As Education Secretary

The former teacher, principal and state education commissioner will take the reins at the U.S. Department of Education as the fight intensifies over school reopening.