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# Secretary Cardona to Travel to Hampton, Virginia, with Ranking Member Scott to Discuss Importance of High-Quality College and Career Readiness 

# Secretary Cardona to Travel to Hampton, Virginia, with Ranking Member Scott to Discuss Importance of High-Quality College and Career Readiness 

**Contact:  **press@ed.gov

**Event Date 1 : **May 8, 2023 - 1:30pm

**Event Date 2 : **May 8, 2023 - 3:00pm

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On Monday, May 8, U.S.  Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will travel to Hampton, Virginia, with  U.S. Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott to highlight the importance of a  high-quality education and career readiness programs. Congressman Scott is the  top Democrat on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

First, they will head to Bethel  High School to tour the facility and learn firsthand from the school's leaders  and teachers about how the college and career readiness programs have prepared  students for college and beyond. Afterwards, Secretary Cardona and Congressman  Scott will visit Hampton University where they will participate in a  conversation with education leaders about the importance of wrap around  services in order to support students throughout college.  

A press gaggle will take place  following the roundtable conversation.

This trip comes on the heels of  Secretary Cardona’s recent major address, “Raise the Bar: Lead  the World,” where he laid out his continued priorities to promote  academic excellence and prepare for global competitiveness, and the Biden-Harris  Administration’s commitment to ensuring states, school districts, and schools  have the support they need to prepare students for the 21st century global  economy.
   **Event 1****Who :**
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel CardonaU.S. Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” ScottStudents 
**What :**
Tour of Bethel High School 

Due to spacing, this portion is pooled press. Please email pressRSVP@ed.gov for access to pool footage.
**When :**
1:35 pm E.T.(Time is subject to change) 
**Where :**
Bethel High School1067 Big Bethel Rd.Hampton, VA  
**Event 2****Who :**
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel CardonaU.S. Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” ScottStudents 
**What :**
Conversation with Students

This event is open press. If you are interested in covering any of these events, please RSVP to pressRSVP@ed.gov.
**When :**		                       3:00 pm E.T.(Time is subject to change)                           			 **Where :**
Hampton University Museum14 Frissell Ave.Hampton, VA 
**Event 3****Who :**
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel CardonaU.S. Congressman Roberto C. “Bobby” ScottTeachers 
**What :**                                        Roundtable Conversation with Education Leaders                           		 **When :**
3:25 pm E.T.(Time is subject to change) 
**Where :**
Hampton University Museum14 Frissell Ave.Hampton, VA 
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