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Latino USA

The English Learner Who Became Secretary of Education

Latino USA

My Cultura, Futuro and iHeartPodcasts

News, Society & Culture, Politics, Documentary

4.83.8K Ratings

🗓️ 3 December 2021

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

A conversation with Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona about growing up in a Latino home in Connecticut, the return to school amidst the pandemic, bilingualism, and more.

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1:04.0

You have two languages, you have two cultures, you can navigate both spaces, you're gifted.

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Some people cry for years to get a second language.

1:12.4

You as an eight year old, you're coming in with it.

1:18.8

From FuturoMedia and PRX, it's Latino USA.

1:22.4

I'm Maria Inohosa, today a conversation with Secretary of Education Miguel Kartona,

1:28.0

one of President Biden's Latino Cabinet members.

1:36.1

On the campaign trail, Joe Biden made a promise regarding the Secretary of Education.

1:41.7

He said he would appoint someone who had experienced as a teacher in the classroom.

1:48.3

It's a sharp contrast with his predecessor who chose a millionaire investor for the role.

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