Dr. Miguel Cardona was installed as the 12th U.S. Secretary of Education on March 2, 2021 replacing Betsy DeVos who served in the same role for four years prior. Nominated to serve by Joseph R. Biden (the newly elected 46th President of the United States), Dr. Cardona has extensive experience in all facets of public education in the United States.
For many educators across the United States, Dr. Miguel Cardona is a welcomed change from the Betsy DeVos era as many educators criticized her lack of professional experience in the K-12 public school system or any meaningful knowledge of the public colleges and universities the Department of Education sets policies for and finances through federal grants and student loans. Click here to get to know more about Dr. Miguel Cardona.