What Does the New Secretary of Education Mean for College Students?
April 12, 2021 /
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By: Shanlon Wu
On January 20, 2021, Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States. Whether you celebrated this ceremony or not, it is undeniable that the Biden administration means big changes for the future of education in the country.
Miguel Cardona, an experienced teacher and education administrator, was just sworn in as Biden’s new Secretary of Education. His department will be stepping in after the controversial administration of the Trump era, led by Republican activist and charter school-advocate, Betsy DeVos.