| Notes | Congratulations to Dr. Miguel Cardona, our nation’s next Secretary of Education! A Connecticut graduate of Central Connecticut State University & UConn, “Cardona was born in Meriden to Puerto Rican parents who lived in public housing... He was the first in his family to attend college and was raised in a Spanish-speaking home. He began his career as a fourth-grade teacher and rocketed up the ranks, becoming the state’s youngest principal at age 28. He was named the state’s principal of the year in 2012” (Washington Post). Right now, #HartfordPromise has over 150 scholars attending those same 2 schools. Like Cardona, our next generation of leaders are smart, diverse, strong, and changing the world. “That is the power of America.” #ctproud #ctstrong See Less |