March 1, 2021confirmationeducationconfirmationcabinet
Senate confirms Miguel Cardona as Education Secretary
The Senate confirms Miguel Cardona as Secretary of Education by a vote of 64-33. Cardona, the former Connecticut Commissioner of Education and a former elementary school teacher, takes office as schools navigate reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic. He faces challenges including student loan forgiveness, school choice debates, and addressing learning loss.