OMAHA- U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona made a visit to Omaha's Bryan High School to see the school's new career-connected technical academies. These programs prepare students for college or direct entry into the workforce. “We chose this school today, the day after the State of the Union, because I want to lift up what we’re seeing here,” Cardona said.

Cardona said that Bryan High School and its students are examples of how the country can better meet future demand for “high-skilled, high-paying” jobs expected through the CHIPS and Science Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. Cardona experienced one of Omaha Public Schools' most culturally diverse schools. The school has students from over 30 countries and over 33 languages can be heard in the hallways and classrooms.

Dr. Rony Ortega, Bryan’s principal, said that while the technical academies were available in the past at Bryan, this was the first year for “wall-to-wall” academies, meaning that all students must participate in one. Among other officials at the secretary’s visit were OPS superintendent Cheryl Logan. This was Cardona's first trip to Nebraska and his 38th state since entering his position.

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