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Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to Join College Football Playoff Foundation's Extra Yard for Teachers Summit

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  • <p><strong>EXTRA YARD FOR TEACHERS SUMMIT FIRESIDE CHAT</strong></p>
    Date
    Sat, Jan 8 2022, 9pm
    Who

    <p>U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona</p>

    What

    <p><strong>EXTRA YARD FOR TEACHERS SUMMIT FIRESIDE CHAT</strong></p>

    When

    <p>Saturday, Jan. 8, 4 p.m. ET <em>(Time is subject to change)</em></p>

    Where

    <p>NCAA Hall of Champions<br>
    700 W. Washington St.<br>
    Indianapolis</p>

    <p><strong>RSVP &amp; additional availability</strong>: If members of the media are interested in speaking with Secretary Cardona before or after the fireside chat, please e-mail <a href="mailto:press@ed.gov">press@ed.gov</a></p&gt;

    <p><strong>EXTRA YARD FOR TEACHERS 5K RUN</strong></p>
    <p>Secretary Cardona will pass out water and cheer on runners during the Extra Yard for Teachers 5K</p>
    Date
    Sun, Jan 9 2022, 2:30pm
    Who

    <p>U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona</p>

    What

    <p><strong>EXTRA YARD FOR TEACHERS 5K RUN</strong></p>
    <p>Secretary Cardona will pass out water and cheer on runners during the Extra Yard for Teachers 5K</p>

    When

    <p>Sunday, Jan. 9, 9:30-11:30 a.m. ET</p>

    Where

    <p>Along the race route starting at the Indiana Convention Center<br>
    100 S. Capitol Ave.<br>
    Indianapolis</p>

    <p><strong>RSVP &amp; additional availability</strong>: If members of the media are interested in speaking with Secretary Cardona along the race route, please e-mail <a href="mailto:press@ed.gov">press@ed.gov</a></p&gt;

    <p><strong>VISIT TO DECATUR CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL IN INDIANAPOLIS</strong></p>
    <p>Secretary Cardona will tour Decatur Central High School with Congressman Andr&eacute; Carson and talk with high school athletes about the importance of athletics in education
    Date
    Mon, Jan 10 2022, 2pm
    Who

    <p>U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and Congressman Andr&eacute; Carson</p>

    What

    <p><strong>VISIT TO DECATUR CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL IN INDIANAPOLIS</strong></p>
    <p>Secretary Cardona will tour Decatur Central High School with Congressman Andr&eacute; Carson and talk with high school athletes about the importance of athletics in education</p>

    When

    <p>Monday, Jan. 10, 9 a.m. ET</p>

    Where

    <p>Decatur Central High School<br>
    5251 Kentucky Ave.<br>
    Indianapolis</p>

    <p><strong><u>RSVP</u></strong>: If members of the media are interested in attending the Secretary&rsquo;s visit, please e-mail <a href="mailto:press@ed.gov">press@ed.gov</a></p&gt;

    <p><strong>ADDITIONAL MEDIA AVAILABILITY</strong></p>
    <p>Secretary Cardona will be available for one-on-one interviews for credentialed media to discuss the College Football Playoff Foundation’s Extra Yard Summit, the Department of Education’s effort
    Date
    Mon, Jan 10 2022, 7pm
    Who

    <p>U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona</p>

    What

    <p><strong>ADDITIONAL MEDIA AVAILABILITY</strong></p>
    <p>Secretary Cardona will be available for one-on-one interviews for credentialed media to discuss the College Football Playoff Foundation’s Extra Yard Summit, the Department of Education’s efforts to support athletics in education at all levels, and the upcoming 50th anniversary of Title IX.</p>

    When

    <p>Sunday, Jan. 9, in the afternoon <strong><u>RSVP</u></strong> to <a href="mailto:press@ed.gov">press@ed.gov</a&gt; to confirm specific timing.</p>
    <p> Monday, Jan. 10, 2-3 p.m. <strong><u>RSVP</u></strong> to <a href="mailto:press@ed.gov">press@ed.gov</a&gt; to confirm specific timing.</p>

    Where

    <p>Le Meridien Hotel<br>
    123 S. Illinois St.<br>
    Indianapolis</p>

On the weekend of Jan. 8, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will travel to Indianapolis where he will join the College Football Playoff Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers Summit and honor teachers from across the country. Cardona will participate in a variety of events throughout the weekend celebrating the efforts of educators this past year. Additionally, Secretary Cardona will tour Decatur Central High School with Congressman André Carson and speak with high school athletes about the importance of athletics in education.

Throughout the weekend, if you are a member of the media and interested in talking with Secretary Cardona, please e-mail Press@ed.gov.

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