Tag: Miguel Cardona

Way too many mom-and-pop voices missing from feds’ ‘unprecedented’ parent and family council planning

Editor’s note: This commentary from Gwen Samuel, president and founder of the Connecticut Parents Union and a reimaginED guest blogger, written in the form of a letter to U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, appeared recently on Samuel’s blog. When the Biden Administration announced that it was creating an “unprecedented” advisory[Read More…]

Education Department launches ‘unprecedented’ parent council

Editor’s note: This article appeared Tuesday on The 74. Recognizing a growing movement for parent rights in education, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on Tuesday announced the creation of a new “Parents and Families Engagement Council.” The council will include representatives from 14 organizations that advocate for giving parents a voice in their[Read More…]