https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/miguel-cardona Miguel Cardona en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:27:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/former-u-s-education-secretary-miguel-cardona-to-teach-at-yale/2025/09 The secretary who served under President Joe Biden will serve as a faculty fellow for the 2025-26 academic year. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:27:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/former-u-s-education-secretary-miguel-cardona-to-teach-at-yale/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/as-biden-leaves-office-what-will-his-education-legacy-be/2025/01 Biden's term was marked by unprecedented funding for schools, but no aggressive policy agenda. Did his administration do enough? Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:18:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/as-biden-leaves-office-what-will-his-education-legacy-be/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/who-could-be-kamala-harris-education-secretary/2024/10 Democrats are looking for a secretary with strong management experience, perhaps a former governor. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 21:20:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/who-could-be-kamala-harris-education-secretary/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/miguel-cardona-in-the-hot-seat-4-takeaways-from-a-contentious-house-hearing/2024/05 FAFSA, rising antisemitism, and Title IX dominated questioning at a U.S. House hearing with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona. Tue, 07 May 2024 21:23:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/miguel-cardona-in-the-hot-seat-4-takeaways-from-a-contentious-house-hearing/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/arming-teachers-could-cause-accidents-and-more-tragedy-miguel-cardona-says/2024/05 "This is not in my opinion a smart option,” the education secretary said at an EdWeek event. Thu, 02 May 2024 23:28:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/arming-teachers-could-cause-accidents-and-more-tragedy-miguel-cardona-says/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/cardona-says-standardized-tests-havent-always-met-the-mark-offers-new-flexibility/2023/11 The U.S. Department of Education is seeking to reinvigorate a little-used pilot program to create new types of assessments. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 21:32:36 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/cardona-says-standardized-tests-havent-always-met-the-mark-offers-new-flexibility/2023/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/heres-why-miguel-cardona-is-pushing-multilingual-education/2023/11 The education secretary outlines how the Education Department is investing in language learning. Will it work? Fri, 17 Nov 2023 21:00:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/heres-why-miguel-cardona-is-pushing-multilingual-education/2023/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/miguel-cardona-theres-no-magic-strategy-to-help-students-get-back-on-track/2023/10 Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said he's focused on supporting schools on work they're already doing to help students achieve. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:15:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/miguel-cardona-theres-no-magic-strategy-to-help-students-get-back-on-track/2023/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/secretary-cardona-says-affirmative-action-decision-will-challenge-all-education-leaders/2023/07 The U.S. Department of Education held a summit to discuss the Supreme Court decision and said that more detailed guidance was coming soon. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 21:28:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/secretary-cardona-says-affirmative-action-decision-will-challenge-all-education-leaders/2023/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/secretary-cardona-emphasizes-importance-of-teacher-retention-diversity/2023/07 U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona spoke to Black teachers about retention and the future of the profession. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:25:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/secretary-cardona-emphasizes-importance-of-teacher-retention-diversity/2023/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-are-facing-an-intentional-toxic-disrespect-secretary-cardona-says/2023/07 Teachers deserve support, not to be cast as villains for political purposes, the education secretary told the largest teachers' union. Tue, 04 Jul 2023 17:15:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-are-facing-an-intentional-toxic-disrespect-secretary-cardona-says/2023/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/cardona-defends-bidens-education-budget-and-proposals-on-student-debt-and-trans-athletes/2023/05 House Republicans accused Education Secretary Miguel Cardona of indoctrinating students and causing drops in test scores. Tue, 16 May 2023 22:31:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/cardona-defends-bidens-education-budget-and-proposals-on-student-debt-and-trans-athletes/2023/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-need-more-than-just-pay-raises-secretary-cardona-says/2023/05 Education Secretary Miguel Cardona sat down with Education Week to talk about the teaching profession, AI, and students' mental health. Tue, 02 May 2023 19:41:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-need-more-than-just-pay-raises-secretary-cardona-says/2023/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/book-bans-and-divisive-concepts-laws-will-hold-u-s-students-back-secretary-cardona-says/2023/04 Education Secretary Miguel Cardona participated in a summit this week that drew international education leaders to the nation's capital. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 22:02:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/book-bans-and-divisive-concepts-laws-will-hold-u-s-students-back-secretary-cardona-says/2023/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/secretary-cardona-shows-off-dual-language-school-to-international-education-leaders/2023/04 U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona visited Escuela Key Elementary School in Arlington, Va., to promote multilingual learning. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 21:06:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/secretary-cardona-shows-off-dual-language-school-to-international-education-leaders/2023/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/education-secretary-calls-for-end-to-corporal-punishment/2023/03 The practice is still allowed in 23 states, either because laws allow it, or because it's not explicitly banned. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:24:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/education-secretary-calls-for-end-to-corporal-punishment/2023/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-the-education-secretary-said-school-leaders-should-prioritize-right-now/2023/03 Miguel Cardona, in a pair of speeches, urged K-12 leaders to lean into efforts to support student mental health and academic achievement. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:30:02 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-the-education-secretary-said-school-leaders-should-prioritize-right-now/2023/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/education-secretary-wants-to-change-the-way-funding-for-english-learners-is-managed/2023/03 Researchers praise the proposal to move management of federal language acquisition funding to the Office of English Language Acquisition. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:59:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/education-secretary-wants-to-change-the-way-funding-for-english-learners-is-managed/2023/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/education-secretary-standardized-tests-should-no-longer-be-a-hammer/2023/01 But states won't ease accountability requirements until federal law tells them to do so, policy experts say. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 22:04:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/education-secretary-standardized-tests-should-no-longer-be-a-hammer/2023/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/teachers-shouldnt-have-to-drive-ubers-on-the-side-education-secretary-says/2023/01 In a speech on priorities for the year, U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said teachers should be paid competitive salaries. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 22:34:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/teachers-shouldnt-have-to-drive-ubers-on-the-side-education-secretary-says/2023/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/big-changes-needed-to-reverse-plunging-student-achievement-education-secretary-says/2022/10 Miguel Cardona urged widespread adoption of strategies that evidence shows help students regain lost academic ground. Wed, 26 Oct 2022 22:33:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/big-changes-needed-to-reverse-plunging-student-achievement-education-secretary-says/2022/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/cardona-back-to-school-tour-to-focus-on-teacher-pipeline-academic-recovery/2022/09 U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will spend a week traveling to six states to highlight a range of K-12 priorities. Fri, 09 Sep 2022 18:55:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/cardona-back-to-school-tour-to-focus-on-teacher-pipeline-academic-recovery/2022/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/u-s-education-secretary-cardona-how-to-fix-teacher-shortages-create-safe-schools/2022/08 In an exclusive interview with Education Week, the secretary looks ahead to the challenges of this school year. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 20:44:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/u-s-education-secretary-cardona-how-to-fix-teacher-shortages-create-safe-schools/2022/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/education-secretary-lets-transform-our-appreciation-of-teachers-to-action/2022/06 Miguel Cardona shared strategies to help recruit, develop, and retain effective teachers. Thu, 09 Jun 2022 21:01:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/education-secretary-lets-transform-our-appreciation-of-teachers-to-action/2022/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/lawmakers-education-secretary-clash-over-charter-school-rules/2022/04 Miguel Cardona says the administration wants to ensure charters show wide community interest before securing federal funding. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 21:04:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/lawmakers-education-secretary-clash-over-charter-school-rules/2022/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-principals-asked-the-education-secretary-face-to-face/2022/04 Middle and high school principals meeting in Washington raised pressing issues in a sit-down with top federal education officials. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 22:34:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-principals-asked-the-education-secretary-face-to-face/2022/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/protect-students-with-disabilities-as-covid-rules-ease-education-secretary-tells-schools/2022/03 Even as schools drop precautions like mask requirements, they must by law protect medically vulnerable students, a letter emphasizes. Fri, 25 Mar 2022 19:33:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/protect-students-with-disabilities-as-covid-rules-ease-education-secretary-tells-schools/2022/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/miguel-cardona-tells-teachers-i-know-youre-tired-in-speech-outlining-major-k-12-goals/2022/01 The education secretary outlined his vision for education and specific goals for schools, but COVID has complicated his work. Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:07:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/miguel-cardona-tells-teachers-i-know-youre-tired-in-speech-outlining-major-k-12-goals/2022/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/miguel-cardona-came-in-as-a-teacher-champion-has-covid-muted-his-message/2022/01 The education secretary is taking heat from some who say his advocacy is overshadowed by Biden's push to keep schools open. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 22:30:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/miguel-cardona-came-in-as-a-teacher-champion-has-covid-muted-his-message/2022/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/during-site-visit-from-cardona-illinois-governor-defends-vaccine-testing-policies/2021/09 “The testing regimen is there in order to make sure that they’re not entering the institution where they work and spreading COVID-19.” Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:27:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/during-site-visit-from-cardona-illinois-governor-defends-vaccine-testing-policies/2021/09