Secretary Miguel Cardona and New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman to Join Roundtable Discussion on American Families Plan; Cardona to Talk to Students About Issues Impacting LGBTQ+ Youth

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Secretary Miguel Cardona and New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman to Join Roundtable Discussion on American Families Plan; Cardona to Talk to Students About Issues Impacting LGBTQ+ Youth

Contact:   Press Office, (202) 401-1576, press@ed.gov
Event Date 1 : June 14, 2021 -
9:00am to 10:00am
Event Date 2 : June 14, 2021 -
10:00am to 10:15am
Event Date 3 : June 14, 2021 -
12:30pm to 1:15pm

On Monday, June 14, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and New York Rep. Jamaal Bowmanwill visit Mercy College – Bronx Campus to hold a roundtable discussion with students and teachers about improving the teacher pipeline, especially for students of color. The American Families Plan includes measures that invest in our students and teachers by improving teacher preparation and support so that our schools become engines of growth at every level.

Afterwards, Secretary Cardona will visit Harvey Milk High School in New York City to speak to LGBTQ+ students about Pride month and ways the Department can support them.

Due to space constraints, press access to Harvey Milk High School is limited. If you are interested in covering any of the events, please email press@ed.gov.

Event 1
Who :

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
Rep. Jamaal Bowman
Commissioner of Education and President of the University of the State of New York Dr. Betty A. Rosa
Chancellor of New York City Department of Education Meisha Porter
Various educators and students

What :

Roundtable Discussion at Mercy College – Bronx Campus

When :

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. ET (Time is subject to change)

Where :

Mercy College – Bronx Campus
1200 Waters Place
Bronx, NY 10461

Press:  This is an open press event. NOTE: Due to COVID-19 protocols, please arrive early to complete check-in procedures. If you are interested in covering this event, please email press@ed.gov.

Event 2
Who :

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
Rep. Jamaal Bowman

What :

Secretary Cardona and Rep. Bowman After Roundtable Comments

When :

10:00 – 10:10 a.m. ET (Time is subject to change)

Where :

Mercy College – Bronx Campus
1200 Waters Place 
Bronx, NY 10461

Press: Rep. Bowman and Secretary Cardona will offer brief comments then take questions.If you are interested in covering this event, please email press@ed.gov.

Event 3
Who :

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona  
Chancellor of New York City Department of Education Meisha Porter 
Board of Regents Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr.
Various educators and students 

What :

Roundtable Discussion at Harvey Milk High School

When :

12:30 – 1:15 p.m. ET (Time is subject to change) 

Where :

Harvey Milk High School 
2 Astor Place 
Floor 3  
New York, NY 10003 

Press: This is a pooled press event. If you are interested in receiving coverage footage, please email press@ed.gov.

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