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Data Secretary Miguel Cardona and New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman to Join Roundtable Discussion on American Families Plan; Cardona to Talk to Students About Issues Impacting LGBTQ+ Youth
                                                          Archived InformationSecretary Miguel Cardona and New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman to Join Roundtable Discussion on American Families Plan; Cardona to Talk to Students About Issues Impacting LGBTQ+ Youth
**Contact:** Press Office, (202) 401-1576, press@ed.gov
**Event Date 1 :**June 14, 2021 - 9:00am to 10:00am**Event Date 2 :**June 14, 2021 - 10:00am to 10:15am**Event Date 3 :**June 14, 2021 - 12:30pm to 1:15pm
On Monday, June 14, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and New York Rep. Jamaal Bowmanwill visit Mercy College – Bronx Campus to hold a roundtable discussion with students and teachers about improving the teacher pipeline, especially for students of color. The American Families Plan includes measures that invest in our students and teachers by improving teacher preparation and support so that our schools become engines of growth at every level.

Afterwards, Secretary Cardona will visit Harvey Milk High School in New York City to speak to LGBTQ+ students about Pride month and ways the Department can support them.

Due to space constraints, press access to Harvey Milk High School is limited. If you are interested in covering any of the events, please email press@ed.gov.
Event 1
                  Who :
                 U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
    Rep. Jamaal Bowman
    Commissioner of Education and President of the University of the State of New York Dr. Betty A. Rosa
    Chancellor of New York City Department of Education Meisha Porter
    Various educators and studentsWhat :
                 Roundtable Discussion at Mercy College – Bronx CampusWhen :

                 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. ET (*Time is subject to change)*Where :
                 Mercy College – Bronx Campus
    1200 Waters Place
    Bronx, NY 10461

**Press:** This is an open press event. NOTE: Due to COVID-19 protocols, please arrive early to complete check-in procedures. If you are interested in covering this event, please email press@ed.gov.
    		Event 2
                  Who :
                 U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
    Rep. Jamaal BowmanWhat :
                 Secretary Cardona and Rep. Bowman After Roundtable CommentsWhen :

                 10:00 – 10:10 a.m. ET (*Time is subject to change*)Where :
                 Mercy College – Bronx Campus
    1200 Waters Place 
    Bronx, NY 10461

**Press:** Rep. Bowman and Secretary Cardona will offer brief comments then take questions.If you are interested in covering this event, please email press@ed.gov.
    		Event 3
                  Who :
                 U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona  
    Chancellor of New York City Department of Education Meisha Porter 
Board of Regents Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr.
    Various educators and studentsWhat :
                 Roundtable Discussion at Harvey Milk High SchoolWhen :

                 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. ET (*Time is subject to change)*Where :
                 Harvey Milk High School 
    2 Astor Place 
    Floor 3  
    New York, NY 10003

**Press:** This is a pooled press event. If you are interested in receiving coverage footage, please email press@ed.gov.
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