You are invited to join us for the 2026 annual Multilingual Perspectives Speaker Series: Elevating Our Students’ Superpowers with Dr. Miguel Cardona, educator and former U.S. Secretary of Education. Organized by Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Education Maria Coady, the Multilingual Perspectives Speaker Series aims to examine and extend topics related to the education of multilingual learners in schools. We welcome open, healthy dialogue and perspectives on complex educational policies and practices for multilingual learners.

🗓️ When: Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 | 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Talk begins at 5 p.m.

📍Where: Park Alumni Center at NC State University (2450 Alumni Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606)

🎤 Speaker: Dr. Miguel Cardona, 12th U.S. Secretary of Education

🆓 Cost: This event is free to attend. Registration is required.

✔️ Registration info: Please complete this form to register for this event. Early registration is encouraged due to limited space.

🎶 Additional info: Hors d’ouevres, drinks, and music will be available at this evening event. There is ample free parking in front of the Park Alumni Center. The event dress code is business casual.

❓Questions? Please contact Dr. Maria Coady at mcoady@ncsu.edu