Secretary Cardona to Join U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury for Visit to High School in Albuquerque, Discuss Campus Wrap Around Services with Students, Parents, and Educators

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Secretary Cardona to Join U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury for Visit to High School in Albuquerque, Discuss Campus Wrap Around Services with Students, Parents, and Educators

On Friday, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury will tour Atrisco Heritage Academy High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico where they will learn more about the community schools model and the wrap around services offered to students and families.  

During the tour they will visit the school’s health clinic, followed by a Culinary Arts class where in honor of Earth Day, students will demonstrate and discuss how they are learning about Indigenous and traditional New Mexican foods, sustainability, and healthy diets for themselves and their peers. 

After the tour, Secretary Cardona and Rep. Stansbury will participate in a conversation with students, parents, and educators about their experiences throughout the pandemic and how American Rescue Plan funds and the wrap around services provided to students have ensured their social, emotional and academic success.   

A press gaggle will follow the roundtable discussion.   

Please RSVP by emailing press@ed.gov to secure your spot. Press who RSVP should park in the visitors parking lot and check in at the Administration building.  

Who :

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
  U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School Principal Irene Cisneros
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School Assistant Principal Cristina Benitez De Luna

What :

Tour of Atrisco Heritage Academy High School and Health Clinic,/p>

When :

9:25-9:40 a.m. MT ( Time is subject to change) 

Where :

Atrisco Heritage Academy High School
10800 Dennis Chavez Blvd. SW
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Press:  This is an open press event. If you are interested in covering this event, please email press@ed.gov.   


Who :

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School Principal Irene Cisneros
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School Assistant Principal Cristina Benitez De Luna
Danielle Young (Culinary Teacher)
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School Students

What :

Culinary Arts Class Visit - Earth Day Recognition

When :

9:40-10:00 a.m. MT ( Time is subject to change) 

Where :

Atrisco Heritage Academy High School
10800 Dennis Chavez Blvd. SW
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Press:  This is an open press event. If you are interested in covering this event, please email press@ed.gov.   


Who :

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School Principal Irene Cisneros
New Mexico State Rep. G. Andres Romero; Atrisco Heritage Academy High School Social Studies Teacher
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School Students
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School Parents

What :

Roundtable Conversation

When :

10-10:30 a.m. MT ( Time is subject to change)

Where :

Atrisco Heritage Academy High School
10800 Dennis Chavez Blvd. SW
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Press:  This is an open press event. If you are interested in covering this event, please email press@ed.gov.   


Who :

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury

What :

Press Gaggle

When :

10:30-10:40 a.m. MT ( Time is subject to change)


Where :

Atrisco Heritage Academy High School
10800 Dennis Chavez Blvd. SW
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Press:  This is an open press event. If you are interested in covering this event, please email press@ed.gov.