Speeches 
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June 16, 2021
Good morning Chairwoman Murray, Ranking Member Blunt, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee.
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May 10, 2021
Thank you, Dr. Katsouleas (PRONOUNCED: KAT-sue-lay-us), for that very kind introduction – and for all you do for this amazing institution. Both here and throughout your remarkable career, you’ve brought a visionary approach to an ever-changing educational landscape. I’ve gotten a chance to get to know you these past few years and appreciate all you do and who you are!
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May 5, 2021
Good morning Chairwoman DeLauro, Ranking Member Cole, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee.
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May 3, 2021
Good morning.
Nearly a month ago, I started this reopening tour at Tynan Elementary School in Boston, Massachusetts.
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March 2, 2021
To our Nation's Parents and Students:
I write first, as your new Secretary of Education, to acknowledge the extraordinarily challenging year you've endured. Between the health crisis, economic hardship, staunch national division, and the struggle to make progress in learning while apart from teachers and peers, the impact of the pandemic is still very real and will be felt for years to come.