U.S. Secretary of Education Cardona to Join U.S. Sens. Heinrich and Luján in New Mexico to Speak with Tribal Leaders, Students, and Educators About Pandemic Recovery

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U.S. Secretary of Education Cardona to Join U.S. Sens. Heinrich and Luján in New Mexico to Speak with Tribal Leaders, Students, and Educators About Pandemic Recovery

On Thursday, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will travel to New Mexico with U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján to visit the Pueblo of Jemez and various schools. On these tours, Secretary Cardona will speak with Tribal leaders, students, and educators about ways to ensure school communities can effectively recover from the pandemic.

Secretary Cardona will visit Santa Fe High School with Sen. Ben Ray Luján where they will participate in a conversation with students and school counselors about the importance of mental health supports in schools, especially following disruptions to in-person learning. They will also discuss the school’s Restorative Justice program, which supports students in managing conflict.

Afterwards, he will join Sen. Martin Heinrich and Pueblo of Jemez Gov. Raymond Loretto DVM at the Pueblo of Jemez, a federally recognized Tribe, northwest of Albuquerque. They will learn about increased broadband access through federal funds, tour the Walatowa Head Start Language Immersion program, and discuss the Tribe’s approach to educational sovereignty.

Both stops will include a press gaggle. Please RSVP to secure your spot.

Who :

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
New Mexico Secretary of Education Kurt Steinhaus

What :

Tour of Santa Fe High School

When :

9:15-9:35 a.m. MT (Time is subject to change)
*Please arrive no later than 9 a.m. MT*

Where :

Santa Fe High School
2100 Yucca St.
Santa Fe, New Mexico

This is an open press event. If you are interested in covering this event, please email press@ed.gov. Reporters must check in at main office.


Who :

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
Santa Fe High School Principal Renee Salazar-Garcia
Santa Fe High School Restorative Justice Coordinator Mary Louise Romero
Santa Fe High School Students

What :

Conversation with Students on Mental Health

When :

9:35-10:15 a.m. MT (Time is subject to change)

Where :

Santa Fe High School Library
2100 Yucca St.
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Pool spray and then closed press. If you are interested in covering this event, please email press@ed.gov.


Who :

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

What :

Press Gaggle with Secretary Cardona and Sen. Luján

When :

10:15-10:25 a.m. MT (Time is subject to change) 

Where :

Santa Fe High School
2100 Yucca St.
Santa Fe, New Mexico

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. Sen. Martin Heinrich
Pueblo of Jemez Gov. Raymond Loretto DVM
Pueblo of Jemez 2nd Lt. Governor-Vince E. Toya

What :

Broadband Conversation with Tribal Leaders and Tour of Main Server Site

When :

3:35-3:55p.m. MT (Time is subject to change) 
*Please arrive no later than 3:20 p.m. MT*

Where :

Pueblo of Jemez Information Technology Department
Room 139 D
145 Bear Head Canyon
Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico

This is an open press event. If you are interested in covering this event, please email press@ed.gov.  Reporters covering this event must wear masks.


Who :

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
Pueblo of Jemez Gov. Raymond Loretto DVM
Pueblo of Jemez 2nd Lt. Governor-Vince E. Toya

What :

Tour of Walatowa Head Start Language Immersion program

When :

4-4:30 p.m. MT (Time is subject to change) 

Where :

Pueblo of Jemez
145 Bear Head Canyon
Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico

This is an open press event. If you are interested in covering this event, please email press@ed.gov.  Reporters covering this event must wear masks.


Who :

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
Pueblo of Jemez Gov. Raymond Loretto DVM

What :

Press Gaggle with Secretary Cardona, Sen. Heinrich, and Gov. Loretto

When :

4:30-4:40 p.m. MT (Time is subject to change) 

Where :

Pueblo of Jemez
145 Bear Head Canyon
Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico

This is an open press event. If you are interested in covering this event, please email press@ed.gov.  Reporters covering this event must wear masks.