US secretary of education visits Hillsboro, praises programs

July 14, 2021 - U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited a school in Hillsboro on Tuesday to talk about the importance of affordable higher education.

Cardona toured a summer enrichment program in Hillsboro for bilingual students at Witch Hazel Elementary School.

“I’m visiting different states across the country and I’m looking for examples of what’s working,” Cardona said. “I came here because what you’re a part of is something that we’re really proud of across the country and that the president is very proud of, too.” 

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