Secretary of Education Cardona to Travel to Tennessee to Discuss Needs of School Communities
Secretary of Education Cardona to Travel to Tennessee to Discuss Needs of School Communities
This week, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will travel to Tennessee to highlight his priorities for the Department and listen to the needs of students, educators, and school communities on the ground.
On Thursday, Secretary Cardona will join a roundtable conversation with rural students and education advocates to discuss the specific concerns of rural communities. Later in the day, Secretary Cardona will join the School Superintendents Association (AASA) National Conference on Education for a fireside chat regarding the unprecedented resources provided to schools through the American Rescue Plan.
On Friday, Secretary Cardona will visit Tennessee State University. The Secretary will host a roundtable discussion on efforts to address teacher shortages, ways to strengthen a diverse and qualified teacher pipeline, and Tennessee’s efforts to expand its Grow Your Own program.
Each event will require each attendee and reporter to wear a mask.
| Who : |
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona |
| What : |
Rural Student Roundtable with the National Rural Education Association |
| When : |
Thursday, Feb. 17, 10:15 a.m. CT |
| Where : |
Trousdale County Community Center PRESS: This event is open to media. If you are interested in covering this event, please email press@ed.gov. In accordance with CDC guidance, masks must be worn inside.
|
| Who : |
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona |
| What : |
AASA National Conference on Education Fireside Chat |
| When : |
Thursday, Feb. 17, 4:30 p.m. CT |
| Where : |
Music City Center PRESS: This event is open to media. If you are interested in covering this event, please email press@ed.gov. In accordance with CDC guidance, masks must be worn inside.
|
| Who : |
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona |
| What : |
Teacher Pipeline Conversation |
| When : |
Friday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. CT |
| Where : |
Tennessee State University PRESS: This event is open to media. If you are interested in covering this event, please email press@ed.gov. In accordance with CDC guidance, masks must be worn inside. |
-
Tags: Media Advisories