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Former education secretary to speak at HVRHS

FALLS VILLAGE, Conn. — Miguel Cardona, a former U.S. secretary of education and former Connecticut education commissioner, will speak at Housatonic Valley Regional High School on Friday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Salisbury Forum’s speaker series.

Cardona will discuss the state of education and the challenges confronting students and educators. His talk will also examine the need for sustainable career pathways and the promises and limitations of higher education in helping students prepare for careers.

Cardona was appointed chairman of the Connecticut Career Pathways Commission, a group charged with developing a statewide strategy to better connect education, training and employment.

The commission brings together leaders from education, workforce development and industry. Its work is intended to expand access to career pathways that lead to credentials and well-paying jobs.

Cardona led the U.S. Department of Education under President Joe Biden from 2021 to 2025. Before joining the Biden administration, he was Connecticut’s education commissioner. He began his career as a fourth-grade teacher in Meriden.

The event will be held in the HVRHS auditorium.

Christian Murray
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