Aasa Radio- The American Association Of School Administrators

In this episode, the U.S. Secretary of Education offers an empathetic, specific, and inspiring vision for school leaders and teachers at every level of large school systems and very small ones. Follow our PLN on Twitter: @SecCardona @usedgov @AASAHQ @AASADan @JimmyMinichello @jonHarper70bd@tomwhitby @a_rebora @ascd @larryferlazzo @sparvell @cmurcray@ISTE Dr. Miguel A. Cardona was sworn in as the 12th Secretary of Education on March 2nd, 2021. Secretary Cardona previously served as the Commissioner of Education in Connecticut, a position he held after being appointed by Governor Ned Lamont in August 2019. In this position, he faced the unprecedented challenge of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and led the safe school reopening efforts in Connecticut. To do so, Secretary Cardona and his Department provided school districts with the balance of guidance, local autonomy, and oversight needed to ensure equitable and meaningful educational opportunities for students while also prioritizing public health miti