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Sept. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Lower prescription drug costs Universal preschool Free community college Affordable child care Lower health care costs That's what my Build Back Better Agenda means for you. And we'll pay for it by ensuring the super wealthy and big corporations pay their fair share." Pres. Joe Biden
Sept. 10, 2021 Remarks by President Biden on How the Administration Is Helping to Keep Students Safe in Classrooms Pres. Joe Biden
Sept. 10, 2021 Tweet - "This morning, the First Lady and I stopped by Brookland Middle School here in Washington, D.C. As students head back to school around the country, my Administration is committed to doing all we can to help keep them safe from COVID-19 in the classroom." Pres. Joe Biden
July 2, 2021 Remarks by President Biden at the 2021 National Education Association Annual Meeting Pres. Joe Biden
Sept. 3, 2021 Executive Order on White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities Pres. Joe Biden
Sept. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Right now, local school officials are trying to keep children safe in a pandemic while their governor picks a fight with them and even threatens their salary and job. If they will not help us beat the pandemic, I will use my powers as president to get them out of the way." Pres. Joe Biden
Feb. 16, 2021 Remarks by President Biden in a CNN Town Hall with Anderson Cooper Pres. Joe Biden
June 17, 2021 Remarks by President Biden at Signing of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act Pres. Joe Biden
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "An educator will lead our Department of Education. I am proud to nominate Dr. Miguel Cardona to ensure our teachers are taken care of, and our children have an opportunity to thrive." Pres. Joe Biden
July 7, 2021 Tweet - "The fact is 12 years of education is no longer enough to compete in the 21st Century. That's why my Build Back Better Agenda will guarantee four additional years of public education for every person in America -- two years of pre-school and two years of free community college." Pres. Joe Biden
Aug. 6, 2021 Statement by President Joe Biden Extending the Pause on Student Loan Repayment Pres. Joe Biden
Sept. 3, 2021 A Proclamation on National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2021 Pres. Joe Biden
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "A teacher will lead the Department of Education. Dr. Miguel Cardona will ensure that every student in the nation can get a high-quality education from pre-K to post-high school--regardless of their ZIP code, income, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability." Pres. Joe Biden
Sept. 3, 2021 Remarks by President Biden on the August Jobs Report Pres. Joe Biden
Dec. 23, 2020 Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by President-elect Joe Biden on the Nomination for Secretary of Education Pres. Joe Biden
Jan. 14, 2021 Tweet - "The President-elect's American Rescue Plan will: - Ramp up a national vaccine program - Safely reopen majority of K-8 schools in his first 100 days - Deliver immediate, direct relief to working families - Support hardest-hit communities & small businesses https://buildbackbetter.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/COVID_Relief-Package-Fact-Sheet.pdf" Pres. Joe Biden
Jan. 20, 2021 Pausing Federal Student Loan Payments Pres. Joe Biden
June 12, 2021 Tweet - "As the First Lady says: Any nation that out-educates us will out-compete us. That's why we're working to pass the American Families Plan, which makes historic investments in education. Secretary Cardona sat down with teachers to discuss how it'll help them." Pres. Joe Biden
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "We need to make sure every child in this nation has access to a good education -- regardless of zip code or disability." Pres. Joe Biden
Jan. 31, 2021 Tweet - "The sooner that we get our kids and educators back in the classroom, the sooner parents can go back to work -- but we need the funding to do it. My American Rescue Plan will deliver much-needed support to our nation's schools to help them reopen and operate safely." Pres. Joe Biden
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "In the 21st century, twelve years of school isn't enough. That's why under the Biden-Harris plan, community college will be free -- and public colleges and universities will be tuition-free for families earning less than $125,000 a year." Pres. Joe Biden
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Before taking office, I set a goal of opening most K-8 schools by the end of my first 100 days. It's a national imperative--one that can only be achieved if Congress provides states and communities the resources they need to get it done safely through the American Rescue Plan." Pres. Joe Biden
July 21, 2021 Tweet - "With my Build Back Better Agenda, we're going to provide two years of high-quality pre-school and two years of free community college. Because 12 years of education is no longer enough to compete in the 21st century." Pres. Joe Biden
July 27, 2021 Tweet - "When I was running for president, I put together bold, aggressive plans to deliver child care and paid leave -- universal pre-k and free community college. I'll fight to see my Build Back Better Agenda enacted, and signed into law." Pres. Joe Biden
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Dr. Miguel Cardona has been nominated by the president-elect to lead the Department of Education. As a former public school teacher, he will lead the effort to invest in all students, support educators, and make reopening schools a national priority." Pres. Joe Biden
March 2, 2021 Remarks by President Biden on the Administration's COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts Pres. Joe Biden
March 1, 2021 A Proclamation on Read Across America Day, 2021 Pres. Joe Biden
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I am directing every state to prioritize educators for vaccination. We want every educator, school staff member, and child-care worker to receive at least one shot by the end of this month. It's time to treat in-person learning like the essential service that it is." Pres. Joe Biden
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "An educator is leading the Department of Education once again. I look forward to working with @SecCardona to safely reopen our nation's schools and ensure every child has access to a quality education." Pres. Joe Biden
Dec. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Secretary of Education nominee Dr. Miguel Cardona is a public school educator who understands the value and importance of public education. He will use his expertise to get our nation's schools through this pandemic and beyond." Pres. Joe Biden
Dec. 29, 2020 Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by President-elect Joe Biden After a COVID-19 Briefing in Wilmington, Delaware Pres. Joe Biden
March 8, 2021 Executive Order on Guaranteeing an Educational Environment Free from Discrimination on the Basis of Sex, Including Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity Pres. Joe Biden
March 13, 2021 Tweet - "The American Rescue Plan means a $7,000 check for a single mom of four. It means more support to safely and quickly reopen schools. It means setting up additional vaccination sites to help America get back to normal. What does the American Rescue Plan mean to you?" Pres. Joe Biden
March 23, 2021 A Proclamation on Education and Sharing Day, USA, 2021 Pres. Joe Biden
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "The pandemic and economic crisis have greatly impacted women and families -- but with the American Rescue Plan, help is here. The law increases the Child Tax Credit, cuts child poverty in half, expands child care assistance, and provides funding to open K-8 schools." Pres. Joe Biden
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "I set a goal to have the majority of K-8 schools reopened within my first 100 days. And I'm happy to report, we're on track to meet and exceed that goal." Pres. Joe Biden
Jan. 21, 2021 Executive Order on Supporting the Reopening and Continuing Operation of Schools and Early Childhood Education Providers Pres. Joe Biden
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "It's long past time we pay teachers what they deserve. The work they do is of extreme national importance -- and their salaries should reflect that." Pres. Joe Biden
April 6, 2021 Tweet - "According to the latest CDC data, almost 80 percent of pre-K through 12 teachers, school staff, and childcare workers received at least one shot by the end of March. That is great progress in protecting our educators -- our essential workers." Pres. Joe Biden
April 9, 2021 Remarks by President Biden on the Weekly Economic Briefing Pres. Joe Biden
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "12 years is no longer enough to compete in the 21st century. That's why the American Families Plan guarantees four additional years of public education for every person in America -- two years of universal, high-quality pre-school and two years of free community college." Pres. Joe Biden
April 30, 2021 A Proclamation on National Teacher Appreciation Day and National Teacher Appreciation Week, 2021 Pres. Joe Biden
May 3, 2021 Tweet - "Teachers are an extraordinary force for good in our nation -- I'm lucky enough to be married to one and have seen firsthand how hard they work for their students. This year teachers have gone above and beyond to help children learn through the pandemic. So please, thank a teacher." Pres. Joe Biden
Feb. 12, 2021 Statement of President Joe Biden on Safely Reopening Schools Pres. Joe Biden
May 3, 2021 Remarks by President Biden on the American Families Plan Pres. Joe Biden
May 5, 2021 Tweet - "In case you missed it -- the American Families Plan will make community college free for millions of Americans and provide universal access to high-quality, free pre-K for 3- and 4-year-olds. That's a down payment on the future of America." Pres. Joe Biden
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Every student must be equipped to thrive in the economy of the future. Every educator needs resources to do their jobs with dignity and success. And every school needs support to reopen safely. We can achieve this with Dr. Miguel Cardona leading our Department of Education." Pres. Joe Biden
July 16, 2021 Tweet - "The Build Back Better Agenda starts with education. We're going to provide four additional years of school to everyone in America -- two years of universal pre-school and two years of free community college -- and strengthen K-12 education." Pres. Joe Biden
May 19, 2021 Tweet - "Community college should be free. The American Families Plan will finally make that a reality for millions of Americans." Pres. Joe Biden
Sept. 13, 2021 Executive Order on White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics Pres. Joe Biden
Date Title Politician
Sept. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Lower prescription drug costs Universal preschool Free community college Affordable child care Lower health care costs That's what my Build Back Better Agenda means for you. And we'll pay for it by ensuring the super wealthy and big corporations pay their fair share." Pres.Joe Biden
Sept. 10, 2021 Remarks by President Biden on How the Administration Is Helping to Keep Students Safe in Classrooms Pres.Joe Biden
Sept. 10, 2021 Tweet - "This morning, the First Lady and I stopped by Brookland Middle School here in Washington, D.C. As students head back to school around the country, my Administration is committed to doing all we can to help keep them safe from COVID-19 in the classroom." Pres.Joe Biden
July 2, 2021 Remarks by President Biden at the 2021 National Education Association Annual Meeting Pres.Joe Biden
Sept. 3, 2021 Executive Order on White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities Pres.Joe Biden
Sept. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Right now, local school officials are trying to keep children safe in a pandemic while their governor picks a fight with them and even threatens their salary and job. If they will not help us beat the pandemic, I will use my powers as president to get them out of the way." Pres.Joe Biden
Feb. 16, 2021 Remarks by President Biden in a CNN Town Hall with Anderson Cooper Pres.Joe Biden
June 17, 2021 Remarks by President Biden at Signing of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act Pres.Joe Biden
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "An educator will lead our Department of Education. I am proud to nominate Dr. Miguel Cardona to ensure our teachers are taken care of, and our children have an opportunity to thrive." Pres.Joe Biden
July 7, 2021 Tweet - "The fact is 12 years of education is no longer enough to compete in the 21st Century. That's why my Build Back Better Agenda will guarantee four additional years of public education for every person in America -- two years of pre-school and two years of free community college." Pres.Joe Biden
Aug. 6, 2021 Statement by President Joe Biden Extending the Pause on Student Loan Repayment Pres.Joe Biden
Sept. 3, 2021 A Proclamation on National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2021 Pres.Joe Biden
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "A teacher will lead the Department of Education. Dr. Miguel Cardona will ensure that every student in the nation can get a high-quality education from pre-K to post-high school--regardless of their ZIP code, income, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability." Pres.Joe Biden
Sept. 3, 2021 Remarks by President Biden on the August Jobs Report Pres.Joe Biden
Dec. 23, 2020 Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by President-elect Joe Biden on the Nomination for Secretary of Education Pres.Joe Biden
Jan. 14, 2021 Tweet - "The President-elect's American Rescue Plan will: - Ramp up a national vaccine program - Safely reopen majority of K-8 schools in his first 100 days - Deliver immediate, direct relief to working families - Support hardest-hit communities & small businesses https://buildbackbetter.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/COVID_Relief-Package-Fact-Sheet.pdf" Pres.Joe Biden
Jan. 20, 2021 Pausing Federal Student Loan Payments Pres.Joe Biden
June 12, 2021 Tweet - "As the First Lady says: Any nation that out-educates us will out-compete us. That's why we're working to pass the American Families Plan, which makes historic investments in education. Secretary Cardona sat down with teachers to discuss how it'll help them." Pres.Joe Biden
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "We need to make sure every child in this nation has access to a good education -- regardless of zip code or disability." Pres.Joe Biden
Jan. 31, 2021 Tweet - "The sooner that we get our kids and educators back in the classroom, the sooner parents can go back to work -- but we need the funding to do it. My American Rescue Plan will deliver much-needed support to our nation's schools to help them reopen and operate safely." Pres.Joe Biden
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "In the 21st century, twelve years of school isn't enough. That's why under the Biden-Harris plan, community college will be free -- and public colleges and universities will be tuition-free for families earning less than $125,000 a year." Pres.Joe Biden
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Before taking office, I set a goal of opening most K-8 schools by the end of my first 100 days. It's a national imperative--one that can only be achieved if Congress provides states and communities the resources they need to get it done safely through the American Rescue Plan." Pres.Joe Biden
July 21, 2021 Tweet - "With my Build Back Better Agenda, we're going to provide two years of high-quality pre-school and two years of free community college. Because 12 years of education is no longer enough to compete in the 21st century." Pres.Joe Biden
July 27, 2021 Tweet - "When I was running for president, I put together bold, aggressive plans to deliver child care and paid leave -- universal pre-k and free community college. I'll fight to see my Build Back Better Agenda enacted, and signed into law." Pres.Joe Biden
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Dr. Miguel Cardona has been nominated by the president-elect to lead the Department of Education. As a former public school teacher, he will lead the effort to invest in all students, support educators, and make reopening schools a national priority." Pres.Joe Biden
March 2, 2021 Remarks by President Biden on the Administration's COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts Pres.Joe Biden
March 1, 2021 A Proclamation on Read Across America Day, 2021 Pres.Joe Biden
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I am directing every state to prioritize educators for vaccination. We want every educator, school staff member, and child-care worker to receive at least one shot by the end of this month. It's time to treat in-person learning like the essential service that it is." Pres.Joe Biden
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "An educator is leading the Department of Education once again. I look forward to working with @SecCardona to safely reopen our nation's schools and ensure every child has access to a quality education." Pres.Joe Biden
Dec. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Secretary of Education nominee Dr. Miguel Cardona is a public school educator who understands the value and importance of public education. He will use his expertise to get our nation's schools through this pandemic and beyond." Pres.Joe Biden
Dec. 29, 2020 Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by President-elect Joe Biden After a COVID-19 Briefing in Wilmington, Delaware Pres.Joe Biden
March 8, 2021 Executive Order on Guaranteeing an Educational Environment Free from Discrimination on the Basis of Sex, Including Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity Pres.Joe Biden
March 13, 2021 Tweet - "The American Rescue Plan means a $7,000 check for a single mom of four. It means more support to safely and quickly reopen schools. It means setting up additional vaccination sites to help America get back to normal. What does the American Rescue Plan mean to you?" Pres.Joe Biden
March 23, 2021 A Proclamation on Education and Sharing Day, USA, 2021 Pres.Joe Biden
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "The pandemic and economic crisis have greatly impacted women and families -- but with the American Rescue Plan, help is here. The law increases the Child Tax Credit, cuts child poverty in half, expands child care assistance, and provides funding to open K-8 schools." Pres.Joe Biden
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "I set a goal to have the majority of K-8 schools reopened within my first 100 days. And I'm happy to report, we're on track to meet and exceed that goal." Pres.Joe Biden
Jan. 21, 2021 Executive Order on Supporting the Reopening and Continuing Operation of Schools and Early Childhood Education Providers Pres.Joe Biden
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "It's long past time we pay teachers what they deserve. The work they do is of extreme national importance -- and their salaries should reflect that." Pres.Joe Biden
April 6, 2021 Tweet - "According to the latest CDC data, almost 80 percent of pre-K through 12 teachers, school staff, and childcare workers received at least one shot by the end of March. That is great progress in protecting our educators -- our essential workers." Pres.Joe Biden
April 9, 2021 Remarks by President Biden on the Weekly Economic Briefing Pres.Joe Biden
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "12 years is no longer enough to compete in the 21st century. That's why the American Families Plan guarantees four additional years of public education for every person in America -- two years of universal, high-quality pre-school and two years of free community college." Pres.Joe Biden
April 30, 2021 A Proclamation on National Teacher Appreciation Day and National Teacher Appreciation Week, 2021 Pres.Joe Biden
May 3, 2021 Tweet - "Teachers are an extraordinary force for good in our nation -- I'm lucky enough to be married to one and have seen firsthand how hard they work for their students. This year teachers have gone above and beyond to help children learn through the pandemic. So please, thank a teacher." Pres.Joe Biden
Feb. 12, 2021 Statement of President Joe Biden on Safely Reopening Schools Pres.Joe Biden
May 3, 2021 Remarks by President Biden on the American Families Plan Pres.Joe Biden
May 5, 2021 Tweet - "In case you missed it -- the American Families Plan will make community college free for millions of Americans and provide universal access to high-quality, free pre-K for 3- and 4-year-olds. That's a down payment on the future of America." Pres.Joe Biden
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Every student must be equipped to thrive in the economy of the future. Every educator needs resources to do their jobs with dignity and success. And every school needs support to reopen safely. We can achieve this with Dr. Miguel Cardona leading our Department of Education." Pres.Joe Biden
July 16, 2021 Tweet - "The Build Back Better Agenda starts with education. We're going to provide four additional years of school to everyone in America -- two years of universal pre-school and two years of free community college -- and strengthen K-12 education." Pres.Joe Biden
May 19, 2021 Tweet - "Community college should be free. The American Families Plan will finally make that a reality for millions of Americans." Pres.Joe Biden
Sept. 13, 2021 Executive Order on White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics Pres.Joe Biden
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