Miguel Cardona

With the Department of Education in jeopardy of being eliminated by the current administration, what impact will this have on our nation’s students, teachers, administrators and the future of our educational system? In this riveting talk by former Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, he discusses the impact of the elimination of a department intended to ensure that all of America’s students have access to the American dream. “Protecting the federal Department of Education is protecting the rights and the opportunities of students,” he said in an interview with NBC News. “Otherwise, you’re going to have systems that look totally different in one state versus another, and not everyone will have the same opportunity to succeed in this country.”

Secretary Cardona passionately calls on educators, leaders and parents to take action to safeguard the future of education. He emphasizes that a unified, equitable system is essential to ensuring every child—regardless of their zip code—has access to quality learning opportunities. This thought-provoking discussion challenges us all to advocate for federal, state and local policies that uphold educational excellence and fairness, reinforcing that the success of our nation begins in the classroom.