Cardona Tells VIDA Students Their Background Is a Strength
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Dr. Miguel A. Cardona, the 12th U.S. Secretary of Education, spoke at the 31st Anniversary Gala of the Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA) in McAllen on September 24. He encouraged students to view their backgrounds and struggles as strengths in their educational journeys. Cardona shared his own experiences growing up in a Puerto Rican family and emphasized the importance of high expectations for students. He described bilingualism as a 'superpower' and urged community support for educational initiatives. VIDA, founded in 1995, assists local residents in pursuing education and training for better job opportunities.
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