Biden Introduces Miguel Cardona as His Pick for Education Chief

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Miguel Cardona listens as he is introduced at The Queen Theater in Wilmington, Del., on Dec. 23. Photographer: Carolyn Kaster/AP

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By Jennifer Epstein

December 23, 2020 at 5:02 PM UTC

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December 23, 2020 at 5:10 PM UTC

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President-elect Joe Biden introduced Connecticut schools commissioner Miguel Cardona as his pick for education secretary, saying he was a “brilliant” educator with a tested record.

“Like the rest of the team, Dr. Cardona is qualified on Day One,” Biden said at an event in Wilmington, Delaware, calling Cardona’s nomination an easy choice.