Editorial Board
Miguel Cardona Is a Strong Pick for Education Secretary
Joe Biden’s nominee says he’ll put students first. That's a good start.
A sound choice.
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In an open letter to educators last week, Connecticut Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona addressed the challenge of opening schools in the middle of a pandemic: “If we provide safe in-person learning options for students, whenever possible, we can ensure we are doing everything in our control to level the educational playing field and reduce gaps in opportunities for our students. If we can do it safely, this is what we owe to them.”
That’s exactly right. Placing students front and center suggests that President-elect Joe Biden is doing the right thing by selecting Cardona as his education secretary.